The Vice President and flag bearer of the ruling New Patriotic Party, Dr.Bawumia, has confirmed the selection of Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh as the party’s Vice Presidential candidate for the 2024 election.
At a National Council’s meeting held on Thursday, July 04 2024, the Minister of Energy and Member of Parliament for Manhyia, popularly known as NAPO, was presented to the party’s highest decision-making body.
Following a unanimous endorsement of the Veep’s selection, the General Secretary of the party, Justin Konduah, proceeded to announce the selection of the Mathew Opoku Prempeh as the Vice-presidential hopeful.
He stated that apart from Napo’s own competenece, intergrity and credentials, his outstanding relationship with the flagbearer, coupling with his grass-root orientation, stood him tall among other equally qualified contenders for the Vice Presidential slot
In a highly electrifying atmosphere, various members of the council, including the President of the Republic, Nana Akuffo Addo endorsed the Bawumia-NAPO ticket and described the partnership as excellent for the party.
The event was attended by party stalwart including Kennedy Ohene Adjepong, a leading contender for the party’s flagbearership race, as well as party supporters across the length and breadth of the country.
The 56 year old medical doctor is expected to play invaluable role in the party’s bid to retain power, as most polls have named their arch-rival , former President John Dramani Mahama as favorite in the impending elections in 2024.