Political analyst Samuel Boateng believes the opposition (NPP) is not genuinely concerned about the tragic death of Dr Murtala Mohammed, one of the victims of the August 6, 2025, helicopter crash and the Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale Central.
The NPP decided not to contest the by-election for the seat, a move Boateng describes as a "terrible decision at a rather good time politically." In an interview with Nyankonton Mu Nsem on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, Boateng argued that the decision goes against Ghana's democratic principles.
He maintained that political parties should participate in elections to deepen democracy, stating, "You cannot force anyone to contest.
However, to help deepen our democracy, political parties ought to participate in our elections." He added, "The parties cannot decide for Ghanaians or pick and choose what they want to do." While acknowledging the tragic situation, Boateng suggested the NPP might have withdrawn as a sign of respect for the late MP.
