Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana-B and the National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has announced that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the party's flagbearer, today officially declared his choice for running mate in the upcoming 2024 General Elections.

In a Facebook post made on Monday, July 1, Nana-B disclosed that Dr Bawumia communicated his selection of Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, widely known as NAPO, to the party's national officers. The announcement was made following Dr Opoku Prempeh's earlier nomination presentation to the majority caucus in Parliament.

"The meeting took place at the NPP’s headquarters in Asylum Down, Accra, where Dr Bawumia informed the National Officers of the NPP about his decision," Nana-B stated in his post.

The nomination of Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh as Dr Bawumia's running mate is now pending the approval of the National Council, the final authority within the NPP for such appointments.

"A meeting of the National Council has been scheduled for Thursday, July 4, where Dr Bawumia will formally present his choice to them," Nana-B further elaborated.

Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, currently serving as the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South and the Minister for Energy, has been a prominent figure within the NPP and the government. His selection as running mate marks a strategic move by Dr Bawumia as the party gears up for the forthcoming elections.

The NPP continues its preparations for the 2024 elections with high expectations following this significant announcement, aiming to secure another term in office under the leadership of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh.