Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has expressed his delight and gratitude to the rank and file of the party after being selected as the Vice-Presidential Hopeful for the ruling New Patriotic Party.
He thanked the party and particularly the flagbearer for his nomination and the overwhelming endorsement that followed his selection.
‘‘I am deeply honored today, as the chosen running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).I am humbled to be nominated by our distinguished flagbearer, H.E Aljahi Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and endorse unanimously by the National Council…’’, the statement reads in part.
The Manhyia South Member of Parliament considered his nomination as a call to a higher service, a call to sacrifice and a duty to perform.
It is recalled that at a National Executive meeting of July 04 2024, the party unanimously endorsed the Minister of Energy, who is popularly known as NAPO, as the running mate of the New Patriotic Party.
He expressed his readiness to work with the rank and file of the party and the party’s flagbearer in their collective efforts to prosecute a formidable campaign.
Calling for unity, he expressed optimism that the NPP could break the 8-year election cycle to serve the country diligently.
The party is set to unveil him at the Jubilee Park in Kumasi, on Tuesday July 09 2024.