(In Ghana) NPP Declines to Contest Tamale Central By-Election in Honour of Late Dr. Murtala Mohammed

The National Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced it will not participate in the Tamale Central Parliamentary by-election to replace Dr. Murtala Mohammed, one of the victims of the August 6 military helicopter crash.

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Citing the tragic circumstances surrounding his death, the party described it as “inhumane and unconscionable” to engage the nation in a competitive electoral process at this time. In a statement signed by NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong, the party said the decision was reached during a National Steering Committee meeting on Monday, August 11, 2025, at its national headquarters.

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