The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced that it will not participate in the upcoming Tamale Central Parliamentary by-election to replace the late Member of Parliament, Alhaji Dr. Murtala Mohammed, who tragically lost his life in the August 6 helicopter crash that claimed eight government officials.
In a statement signed by General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the party said the decision was reached at its National Steering Committee meeting on August 11, 2025, in accordance with Article 10(10)(1) of the NPP Constitution.
According to the party, the circumstances surrounding the vacancy in Tamale Central and the potential for heightened political polarization influenced its choice to step aside. “It would be inhumane and unconscionable to subject the nation to a competitive process in search of a replacement for the departed MP,” the statement read, noting that by-elections often come with tension and acrimony that should be avoided at this sensitive time.
The NPP emphasized that the most fitting tribute to the late MP and other victims of the crash is to win the fight against illegal mining (galamsey) and ensure a smooth, peaceful replacement for the people of Tamale Central.
The party concluded that when the Electoral Commission opens nominations in line with Article 112(5) of Ghana’s Constitution, it will not file a candidate for the contest, describing the decision as one made “in accord with the national interest.”
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