The queen mother of Denkyira, Nana Ama Ayensua Saara III, has dismissed claims that New Patriotic Party (NPP) running mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, is arrogant. According to the queen mother, Dr. Opoku Prempeh's bravery has been mistaken for arrogance by some people. "Every task Dr. Opoku Prempeh has been assigned to, he has approached with courage, which has led some to mistakenly view him as arrogant," she said. Nana […]
The running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has apologised for his comments about Ghana’s first president, Kwame Nkrumah. In a brief statement, Dr Opoku Prempeh popularly known as NAPO explained that his comments were his personal opinion and were not intended to disrespect Kwame Nkrumah or any former president. The apology comes days after he claimed at his unveiling in Kumasi that no President […]
Six candidates have picked up nomination forms to contest the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primary in the Manhyia South Constituency, Ashanti Region. The candidates are: Nana Owusu Afriyie Agyeman Prempeh, younger brother of the former MP, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, a lawyer, Mr. James Owusu Boakye, Mr. Akwasi Coker Gyambibi, Mr. Kwadwo Amankwah Antwi and Mr. Abdul Raman Diako. The seat became vacant after Dr. Mathew […]
The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has advised Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the 2024 Running Mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) not to disappoint the Party’s Flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for choosing him. “Don’t let Bawumia regret choosing you. Do whatever he tells you. Be humble and follow his teachings,” the revered King said. The Asantehene offered this advice during the official introduction of NPP Running Mate, Dr Opoku […]
A Senior Lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Mr Alex Kaakyire Frempong, has dispelled longstanding perception that Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO), the 2024 Running Mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), is arrogant. According to the senior political scientist, the Energy Minister's confidence is often mistaken for arrogance due to his royal upbringing and leadership qualities. "His poise, the way he carries himself, resulting from his royal upbringing […]
The National Council (NC) of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has unanimously endorsed Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the Energy Minister, as the Running Mate to Flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. The decision was made during an emergency meeting held on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at the Alisa Hotel in Accra. Prior to this endorsement, Dr. Bawumia had introduced Dr. Prempeh, who is also the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, to […]
