Based on a survey conducted by the National Investigation Bureau (NIB), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the Energy Minister, is the top choice among New Patriotic Party (NPP) members to be the running mate to flagbearer, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia.
The survey, which involved 5,116 NPP delegates at various levels, showed that Dr. Opoku Prempeh garnered 76.2% of the support from the surveyed executives.
Following closely behind was Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, the Minister of Education and MP for Bosomtwe, with 10.16% of the responses. Other potential candidates mentioned were Apostle Opoku Onyinah, former Chairman of the Pentecost Church-Ghana, and Bryan Acheampong, the Minister of Agriculture and MP for Abetifi Constituency.
The survey also highlighted a strong preference for a running mate from the Ashanti Region, with 84% of respondents viewing Dr. Opoku Prempeh as the ideal choice due to his charisma and popularity within the party.
However, the NIB report advised caution, pointing out that Dr. Prempeh’s current role as Energy Minister could pose challenges due to the ongoing power crises in Ghana.
The report suggested that the government address these issues to enhance Dr. Prempeh’s credibility in managing the energy sector, thereby boosting the party’s prospects in the upcoming election.
