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A video has emerged of the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, sharing a light-hearted moment with some members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) leadership at the NDC headquarters.
The NPP paid a courtesy visit to the NDC following the tragic Helicopter crash on August 6, 2025.
Johnson Asiedu Nketia thanked the NPP for their decision to withdraw from the Tamale Central by-election and later used an Akan proverb suggesting one should leave a fight rather than wait to be beaten before leaving.
However, Asiedu Nketia boldly declared that although the NPP has withdrawn from the Tamale Central by-election, the NDC will still contest the Akwatia by-election.
Speaking during the engagement, Asideu Nketia stated, “I want to use this opportunity to thank you. I have heard that Tamale Central. You have issued a statement that when the time comes, you will not partake. We thank you”.
He added, “If someone beats you for you to go to private, it is better for you to go by yourself, that will be simple. So we thank you, but Akwatia, we are coming”.
The NPP’s decision not to contest the Tamale Central follows a National Steering Committee meeting held on Monday, August 11, 2025.
The NPP asserts that they believe it would be inhumane and unconscionable to subject the nation to a competitive process in search of a replacement for the late Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed.
In a statement signed by Justin Kodua, the NPP General Secretary, on August 11, 2025, read, “The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has resolved that it would not take part in the Tamale Central Parliamentary by-election to elect a replacement for the late Alhaji Hon. Dr Murtala Mohammed, Member of Parliament (MP) for the Constituency, who was among the ecight (8) who lost their lives in service of the Republic in the helicopter crash that occurred on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
The statement added, “In arriving at the decision, the Party considered many factors, including the circumstances under which the Tamale Central seat has become vacant and the possibility of a further polarisation of the country at this critical time.
The NPP is of the belief that it would be inhumane and unconscionable to subject the nation to a competitive process in search of a replacement for the departed MP. The Party believes that the tension and acrimony often associated with the conduct of by-elections in the country should be avoided”.
The NPP statement continued, “It is the considered view of the Party that the greatest tribute that the NPP and the rest of the nation can pay in honour of the departed is not only to win the fight against Galamsey but also to ensure a smooth and peaceful replacement for the good people of Tamale Central.
Meanwhile, Justin Frimpong Koduah, the General Secretary New Patriotic Party (NPP), during the engagement with the NDC, condemned threats targeted at President John Dramani Mahama and the First Lady, Lordina Mahama, by their foot soldiers.
According to Justin Kodua, the NPP can never condone such activity, as it is not in the party’s character.
Justin Frimpong Koduah stated, “Indeed, there are certain comments that are made by foot soldiers or even people who are not close to the party.
But when such unfortunate, condemnable statements are made, it is important for the leadership to distance ourselves and make it clear that this is not the character of our party”.
He added, “Some are claiming that the NPP is behind it, and some are even saying they expected other people to die. These things are not healthy for our democracy. Death is something that shouldn’t be wished for your worst enemy.
“So, if anything came from our side, on behalf of the party, we apologise to the NDC through you to His Excellency John Dramani Mahama. It is not the position of the New Patriotic Party, and we never condone such activity,” he emphasised.
Watch the video below:
Asiedu Nketiah is not not 😂😂😂😂😂
— KOJO DYNAMIC 𓃵 (@AnnanPerry) August 13, 2025
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