KOHAT, Sept 20: As electioneering entered its final phase after withdrawal of various contestants, candidates fielded by the Awami National Party (ANP) emerged stronger in the area after the Muttahida Majlis-i-Ammal nominees.

Eight candidates are contesting for NA-14, while 21 candidates are vying for the three provincial assembly seats — PF-37, PF-38 & PF-39 — of the district.