President Akufo-Addo on Tuesday appeared to pass comments to paint Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party's flagbearer in a good light in the eyes of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Tuesday, July 9, organized the grand unveiling of the Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, as the running mate of the party’s flagbearer, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, at Kumasi Jubilee Park in the Ashanti Region.

The Overlord of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, was formally informed of the party’s decision after the NPP's National Executive Council (NEC) convened on July 4, 2024, to discuss NAPO’s nomination, resulting in unanimous approval of his candidacy.

Addressing the crowd, the president personally informed the Asantehene that Dr Bawumia rejected all other candidates for the running mate role and went for Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, his grandson. He did not indicate the exact prospects that failed to win the covetable title.

Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh is a royal from the Asanteman.

The Asantehene praised the Energy Minister as a hardworking individual. He further revealed that Napo's modesty and industrious attitude stem from the fact that he played a part in Dr. Opoku Prempeh's upbringing.

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II emphasized the importance of loyalty and humility, urging NAPO to remain humble and supportive of the party's flagbearer. "Don't let Bawumia regret choosing you," Otumfuo reiterated. "Be humble, listen to him, and do as he says. These are just excerpts of our indoor conversation."

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia formally informed the National Officers of the NPP about his selection of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh as his running mate on July 1, 2024. The decision has sparked enthusiasm among the people of the Ashanti Region, who are pleased to see a royal from Asanteman chosen as Dr. Bawumia's running mate.