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NPP Flagbearer Hopeful Criticizes Party Leadership for Withdrawing from Tamale Central By-Election

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NPP flagbearer hopeful Bryan Acheampong has questioned the party's leadership for its decision not to participate in the upcoming Tamale Central by-election, set to take place on September 30, 2025. Acheampong, the MP for Abetifi, believes the party's leadership acted hastily and emotionally, unlike the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) which has decided to contest the Akwatia by-election. He emphasized the importance of choosing a flagbearer based on rational decision-making rather than emotions, and suggested that the party should have contested the Tamale Central by-election to assert its leadership.

Key Takeaways:

  • The New Patriotic Party's Steering Committee decided to withdraw from the Tamale Central by-election, citing it would be "inhumane and unconscionable" to hold a competitive process in search of a replacement for the departed MP, Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed.
  • The party's leadership was criticized by flagbearer hopeful Bryan Acheampong for acting emotionally and hastily in withdrawing from the by-election, unlike the NDC which decided to contest the Akwatia by-election.
  • Acheampong believes that the party should have contested the Tamale Central by-election to demonstrate its leadership and choice in the constituency.
  • The NPP's withdrawal from the Tamale Central by-election was necessitated by the tragic death of MP Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed in a helicopter crash on August 6, 2025.
  • The ruling NDC has decided to contest the Akwatia by-election, which is different from the NPP's decision to withdraw from the Tamale Central by-election.
  • Acheampong emphasized the importance of rational decision-making in choosing the party's flagbearer, rather than relying on emotions.
  • The party's decision sparked debate on social media and among party members, highlighting the importance of balance between emotional and rational decision-making in politics.

Statistics:

  • September 30, 2025: Date set for the Tamale Central by-election.
  • August 11, 2025: The NPP announced its decision to withdraw from the Tamale Central by-election.
  • August 6, 2025: Date of the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed and eight other Ghanaians.
  • 8: Number of lives lost in the helicopter crash that led to the Tamale Central by-election.
  • 2: Number of parties contesting the Tamale Central by-election, including the ruling NDC.
  • 1: Number of party withdrawing from the Tamale Central by-election, the NPP.

Sources:

  • Ghana Web, August 24, 2025
  • EC sets September 30 for Tamale Central by-election, Ghana Web, August 11, 2025
  • Akwatia By-Election: Should NDC have pulled out like NPP in Tamale Central? - Data insights, Ghana Web, August 24, 2025
  • EC sets September 30 for Tamale Central by-election, Ghana Web, August 11, 2025

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