Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Vice President and NPP flagbearer, has selected Dr. Mathew Opoku-Prempeh, the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, as his running mate.
In making his choice, Dr. Bawumia consulted with various key party stakeholders, such as President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, national party officials, and the Majority Caucus of Parliament, before presenting his nominee to the National Executive Council.
The National Council acts as the ultimate approving body for the party’s selection of a running mate. Per Article 12(b) of the NPP constitution, the party’s Presidential Candidate is required to nominate the Vice Presidential Candidate in collaboration with the National Council, who must have been an active member of the party for a minimum of five years.
During the meeting, excited supporters gathered outside the venue, celebrating in anticipation of the official announcement. Party members, filled with joy, waved flags and chanted slogans, creating a lively atmosphere to show their enthusiasm and backing for the potential running mate.
Following the National Council session, the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, declared that the Council had unanimously endorsed the selection of Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh as Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s running mate for the upcoming 2024 presidential election.
