The Okuapemhene, Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III, has urged Ghanaians to support Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO) and cast their votes in favor of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the upcoming general elections.

He praised the NPP flagbearer and his running mate for seeking the guidance and blessings of traditional and religious leaders before starting their campaigns, highlighting their humility and respect for tradition.

“I know you are humble, judging from your background as a royal. All we are looking for from you is to be forthright and candid in all your dealings. If you have accepted being the running mate of Dr Bawumia, then you have to be his partner to do all the necessary work for him to succeed,” he urged.

Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III commended Dr. Prempeh’s humility and royal background and urged him to be forthright and transparent in his efforts. He emphasized the importance of Dr. Prempeh fully supporting Dr. Bawumia as his running mate to ensure their success.

“If you have been chosen as the running mate, it means all of us will rely on you and the leader. It also means that you have to be the backbone of the leader to ensure victory is achieved. I strongly believe that when the NPP wins power, you will empower traditional leaders to reposition them in the development agenda of the country,” he emphasised.

The Okuapemhene encouraged Dr. Prempeh and his team to effectively promote President Akufo-Addo’s achievements to secure a strong voter turnout for the NPP.

“It is because of your hard work for the party and country that you have been chosen to partner with Dr. Bawumia, and I strongly believe that you will deliver,” he noted.

These remarks were made during Dr. Prempeh’s courtesy visit to the Okuapemhene at his residence in Akropong on Thursday, July 25, 2024.

Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III praised the initiative to involve chieftaincy and religious leadership in national development, led by Dr. Bawumia and Dr. Prempeh.

He noted that Dr. Prempeh’s recognition of the role of traditional rulers in Ghana’s history demonstrates their commitment to empowering these institutions if given the mandate.

He congratulated Dr. Prempeh on his appointment as the NPP’s running mate, acknowledging the significant achievement and hard work behind it. He expressed confidence in Dr. Prempeh’s ability to support Dr. Bawumia and deliver victory for the party.

The Okuapemhene urged Dr. Prempeh to continue working diligently to help Dr. Bawumia win and secure the NPP’s position.

In response, Dr. Prempeh acknowledged the crucial role of traditional leaders in Ghana’s independence struggle and their ongoing prayers for peace, unity, and development.

He assured the traditional leaders that the NPP would recognize and enhance their contributions to national development if elected.

Dr. Prempeh also introduced the NPP’s parliamentary candidates for Akuapem South, Eric Apeadu Yeboah; Akuapem North, Sammi Awuku; and Okere, Daniel Nana Addo Kenneth, and requested the Okuapemhene’s support for these candidates.