Former Member of Parliament for Anyaa Sowutuom, Dr. Adomako Kissi, has defended the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) decision to stay out of the upcoming Tamale Central by-election, describing it as a strategic and pragmatic move rather than an act of political goodwill.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Tuesday, August 12, Dr. Kissi said the party’s internal assessment showed that contesting the seat would not be a wise investment of resources.
“This is not necessarily about the death. The numbers for specifically Tamale Central are not favourable, and I think that as a serious country, all the hustle related to a by-election won’t be worth it,” he said.
Dr. Kissi pointed out that Tamale Central has long been a stronghold of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
“From time in history, it has been NDC. The reality is that this seat has consistently been held by the NDC, and it will undoubtedly remain so. For lack of a better word, you choose your battles, so the NPP has chosen theirs,” he explained.
He further emphasised that the move should be viewed as a political calculation, not a concession. “This is not a favour but a pragmatic decision made, and out of all of this, it is the future that matters,” Dr. Kissi said.
According to him, the NPP believes its resources would be better utilised in constituencies where the party’s chances of victory are stronger.
