Senyo Hosi, the Convener of the One Ghana Movement, has come to the defense of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, commonly referred to as NAPO, in response to allegations of arrogance.
In a Facebook statement dated Monday, October 21, Hosi asserted that NAPO, who serves as the Vice Presidential Candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the upcoming 2024 election, is driven by a genuine passion for his beliefs rather than arrogance.
Hosi pointed out that although NAPO may express his opinions with strength and conviction, he is not rigid or obstinate. Rather, he is willing to recognize his mistakes, which Hosi views as indicative of humility and personal development.
Furthermore, he clarified that NAPO’s assertiveness should not be misconstrued as arrogance, emphasizing that strong convictions are often characteristic of individuals who are deeply dedicated to their principles and responsibilities.
According to Mr. Hosi, NAPO’s readiness to engage in constructive dialogue and acknowledge errors contributes to his effectiveness as a leader.
I am in no position to judge others and their experiences with Napo but I can only speak of mine. Working with Napo was demanding. He took nothing on the face of it and will interrogate everything.
Your being an expert at anything never cowed him. You simply had to make sense and that made two of us. Spurred by his broad and deep reading in pursuit of authority on any subject matter he is responsible for, he nurtures strong opinions but welcomes any debate to assure himself of an optimal opinion.
In summary, Napo is different, passionate about his opinions and may seem intimidating in his debating style. But for me, I DO NOT KNOW HIM AS ARROGANT.
There is no doubt that there is a thin line between Confidence and Hubris, but that thinness may blur your judgement of what is or may be.
