Napo is bold & assertive; NDC has strategically chosen to interpret these as arrogance – Ahiagbah
Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO) as running mate to the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is bold, assertive, and driven, and the results of his work are evident in the lives of many young Ghanaians, their parents, and communities who have directly or indirectly benefited from the Free SHS policy, among others, the Director of Communications of the NPP, Richard Ahiagbah has said.
Mr Ahiagbah said that the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has strategically chosen to interpret these attributes of NAPO as arrogance in order to distract us from focusing on the lack of vision in their ticket, their gross incompetence in office, and the danger their ticket poses for Ghana.
He explained that the selection of Manhyia South Lawmaker Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh as running mate to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is a practical decision for the NPP.
Ahiagbah says the NPP has a complete and unreserved confidence that his nomination will help the NPP win on 7th December and positively impact the goal to improve conditions for Ghanaians.
In a post on his X platform, Ahiagbah said “Choosing NAPO as a running mate is a practical decision for the NPP. We have complete and unreserved confidence that his nomination will help the NPP win on 7th December and positively impact the goal to improve conditions for Ghanaians. NAPO has been a compassionate leader. He is bold, assertive, and driven, and the results of his work are evident in the lives of many young Ghanaians, their parents, and communities who have directly or indirectly benefited from the Free SHS policy, among others.
“The NDC has strategically chosen to interpret these highly valued attributes and work ethic of NAPO as arrogance in order to distract us from focusing on the lack of vision in their ticket, their gross incompetence in office, and the danger their ticket poses for Ghana. Let’s not fall for it. The 2024 presidential election is a clear choice between former President John Mahama and Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. Let us focus Ghana’s attention on the two candidates and ignore the invitation to trivialize the discussion. It’s possible with Bawumia-NAPO.”
The National Council of the NPP unanimously endorsed Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh at an emergency meeting held in Accra on Thursday, July 4.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo said that the partnership is an excellent one that will win the 2024 general elections for the NPP.
Speaking to journalists after the confirmation, President Akufo-Addo said, “National Council has endorsed the nomination of Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh to be the running mate of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.
“The NPP has an excellent ticket and we’re going to win with this ticket on 7th December 2024, that’s the news. The feeling is good, they make a very good pair, and they are going to win.”
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for his part thanked the National Council of the NPP for unanimously endorsing his selection of Dr Opoku Prempeh as his running mate.
In a Facebook post, he said “Today, I had the honour and privilege to present my choice of running mate (Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh) to the National Council of the New Patriotic Party (NPP: Development in Freedom) for their consideration in line with NPP constitution.
I thank members of the National Council for their unanimous and emphatic endorsement of the astute and brilliant Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh as my running mate. To God be the glory.”
Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh assured members and supporters of the NPP that he will help Dr Bawumia to prosecute a formidable 2024 campaign to break the 8-year election cycle.
He says he understands that the task ahead requires the collective effort. He further called upon all members of the NPP to join hands to collectively strive to achieve their ‘ambitious goal of transforming Ghana into a prosperous nation’.
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“I express my gratitude to the National Council, the rank-and-file of our party and our esteemed President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, for their unwavering support and faith in me,” he said in a statement immediately after the National Council of the NPP unanimously endorsed him as the running mate on Thursday, July 3.
Below is his full statement…
I am deeply honoured today as the chosen running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). I am humbled to be nominated by our distinguished flagbearer, H.E. Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and endorsed unanimously by the National Council in accordance with the provisions of the NPP Constitution.
I am privileged and duty-bound to extend my full support to Dr. Bawumia as we work together to realise his visionary agenda of propelling Ghana to greater heights.
I view this nomination as part of God’s plan for my life, and I am grateful for His guidance in directing my path. I pray for His ongoing guidance as I move forward. I consider this nomination as a call to higher service, a call to sacrifice and a duty to perform.
The NPP is enriched with numerous astute personalities; therefore, I recognise the significance of my selection and do not take it lightly. I call upon all our members to join hands as we collectively strive to achieve our ambitious goal of transforming Ghana into a prosperous nation.
I express my gratitude to the National Council, the rank-and-file of our party and our esteemed President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, for their unwavering support and faith in me.
I thank Mr. President again for the opportunity granted me to serve in two respected cabinet positions. I am forever grateful. I am equally grateful to my colleague Ministers of State members of Parliament for the confidence reposed in me. It has prepared me for a day like this, and I feel ready to make everyone who believes in me proud and win over the doubters.
I understand that the task ahead requires our collective effort, and I, therefore, plead with every party member to come on board as we seek the mandate of our countrymen and women once again to serve them.
As I assume the role of running mate alongside my esteemed boss, H.E. Dr Bawumia, I am committed to supporting him to prosecute a formidable 2024 campaign to break the 8-year election cycle and serve our beloved country diligently. Let us work together towards a brighter future for Ghana.
My philosophies remain service and leadership.
May God bless our Homeland, Ghana
Thank you.
DR MATTHEW OPOKU PREMPEH (MP)
RUNNING MATE TO THE NPP PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE 4TH JULY 2024
SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP
Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh @MatthewOPrempeh @matthewoprempeh
