Tamale: The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced its decision to abstain from the upcoming Tamale Central Parliamentary by-election. This by-election is being held to fill the vacancy left by the late Dr. Murtala Muhammad, who tragically passed away in a helicopter crash.
According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Muhammad was one of eight Ghanaians who lost their lives in the helicopter crash at Adansi in the Ashanti Region last Wednesday. The group was en route to a national assignment in Obuasi on August 6, 2025. The NPP's decision was communicated through a statement signed by the Party's General Secretary, Mr. Justin Kodua Frimpong, following a National Steering Committee meeting on August 11.
The statement outlined that the Party carefully considered several factors before reaching the decision. It noted that participating in the election would be deemed inhumane given the circumstances surrounding the vacancy. The NPP emphasized the need to avoid the tension and acrimony that typically accompany by-elections in the country.
The Party expressed that the most fitting tribute to the late Dr. Muhammad would be to focus on combating illegal mining and ensuring a peaceful transition for the residents of Tamale Central. The statement further highlighted that when the Electoral Commission of Ghana opens nominations for the by-election, the NPP will not participate, aligning with what they see as the national interest.
