President Akufo-Addo has noted that he played a role in Energy Minister Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh becoming the running mate of Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

The President revealed that he indirectly prepared the Energy Minister for his current role by assigning him transformative initiatives.

He noted that he has worked with Dr Opoku Prempeh and he saw to the implementation of the Free Senior High School after he assigning him the responsibility.

"I knew he could do it that is why I assigned that task to him and he executed it beautifully. He also did remarkably well when I made him Energy Minister," the President said.

According to him, those claiming that there has been a return of the canker, known as 'Dumsor' are telling lies.

He further added that "yes, there have been a few occasions but he has done his best to ensure that power in our country was online."

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.

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.