In a move that underscores his commitment to unity and experience within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the party’s flagbearer, has formally informed the national officers of his selection of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh as his running mate for the upcoming 2024 General Elections.
The announcement was made by Henry Nana Boakye, also known as Nana-B, the National Organiser of the NPP, via a Facebook post on July 1. This significant decision was shared during a meeting at the NPP’s headquarters in Asylum Down, Accra, following an earlier presentation of Dr. Opoku Prempeh’s nomination to the majority caucus in Parliament.
“Dr. Bawumia has today, 1st July 2024, formally informed National Officers of the NPP of his nomination of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO) as his running mate in the upcoming 2024 General Elections,”
Nana-B posted.
The nomination is now pending approval by the National Council, the final decision-making body of the NPP, with a meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 4, where Dr. Bawumia is expected to make the official announcement.
Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, affectionately known as NAPO, is a seasoned politician and educationist whose experience and dedication to public service are expected to bolster the NPP’s campaign. His nomination reflects Dr. Bawumia’s strategic vision of leveraging experienced leadership to propel Ghana towards continued progress and development.
