The selection of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO) as a running mate to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is a prudent and strategic decision by the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
This choice is a testament to the party’s commitment to excellence, harmony, and progress.
NAPO’s impressive track record in governance, particularly in the education and energy sectors, makes him an invaluable asset to the ticket.
His experience and expertise will complement Dr. Bawumia’s economic acumen, creating a formidable team capable of addressing Ghana’s pressing challenges.
The pairing also achieves a delicate balance, bridging the north-south divide and appealing to a broad spectrum of voters.
This strategic move has the potential to unite the party, appeasing diverse factions and strengthening the NPP’s chances in the upcoming elections.
Moreover, NAPO’s reputation as a performer and reformer aligns with the NPP’s commitment to delivering results.
His appointment sends a strong message to Ghanaians that the party is dedicated to continuity in policy and progress.
Accordingly, Richard Ahiagbah, the Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has stated that selecting Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO) as a running mate was a pragmatic choice for the party, highlighting his valuable experience and expertise as a key asset to the ticket.
He expressed the NPP’s unwavering belief that Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh’s candidacy will be a decisive factor in the party’s victory on December 7th, with his nomination widely seen as a significant boost to the party’s electoral prospects.
He also emphasized that Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh’s nomination will have a profoundly positive impact on the party’s mission to enhance the welfare and well-being of the Ghanaian people, paving the way for meaningful improvements in their lives.
“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”.
Richard Ahiagbah
NAPO’s Nomination: A Unifying Force For NPP
Furthermore, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh’s nomination has the potential to unite the party, appealing to a broad spectrum of voters, especially in the Ashanti Region, the NPP’s vote bank.

His experience and expertise will also help to build on the progress made by the current government, ensuring continuity in policy and progress.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has made a wise and strategic decision by selecting Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh as a running mate and the party’s confidence in his nomination is well-placed.
As such, Richard Ahiagbah vehemently justified the choice of NAPO as running mate, confidently asserting that the Bawumia-Prempeh duo forms a formidable and victorious ticket, poised to lead the NPP to triumph in the upcoming elections.
He pointed out that the NDC has deliberately chosen to misinterpret NAPO’s highly esteemed qualities and diligent work ethic as arrogance, revealing a clear attempt to discredit and undermine NAPO’s strengths.
Ahiagbah observed that the NDC is attempting to divert attention away from its own ticket’s lack of direction, its ineptitude in governance, and the perilous consequences its leadership would bring to Ghana, by launching unfounded attacks against the selection of NAPO as a desperate smokescreen.
“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”.
Richard Ahiagbah
The selection of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh as a running mate is a practical decision that demonstrates the NPP’s commitment to excellence and its desire to improve the lives of Ghanaians.
His nomination is a masterstroke that is likely to help the party win the upcoming elections and possibly impact the country’s future.
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