The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced that it will not run in the Tamale Central Parliamentary by-election to choose a successor to the late Dr. Murtala Mohammed, the Constituency’s Member of Parliament (MP). Mohammed was one of eight (8) Republic service members who died in the helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
In accordance with Article 10(10)(1) of the Party Constitution, the Party made the decision during a National Steering Committee meeting that took place on Monday, August 11, 2025, at the Party Headquarters in Accra.
According to a press release from the party’s general secretary, Mr. Justin Kodua Frimpong, the party took into account a number of factors when making the decision, including the situation that led to the Tamale Central seat becoming vacant and the potential for further polarization of the nation at this crucial juncture.
“The NPP believes that it would be inhumane and unconscionable to subject the nation to a competitive process in search of a replacement for the departed MP. The Party believes that the tension and acrimony often associated with the conduct of by-elections in the country should be avoided.”
“It is the considered view of the Party that the greatest tribute that the NPP and the rest of the nation can pay in honour of the departed is not only to win the fight against Galamsey but also to ensure a smooth and peaceful replacement for the good people of Tamale Central,” it said.
The NPP yesterday stated that, in accordance with Article 112(5) of the Ghanaian Constitution, it will not participate in the Tamale Central by-election when the Electoral Commission of Ghana opens nominations. This decision is made in the interest of the country.
Source: newsthemegh.com