4th March 2024 1:13:13 PM
1 min readA senior Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr. Kwame Asah-Asante, has suggested that Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh also known as NAPO is the ideal candidate for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's running mate.
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Dr. Asah-Asante highlighted Dr. Opoku Prempeh's outstanding competence in various capacities, making him a strong contender for the running mate position.
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In an interview, Dr. Asah-Asante expressed confidence that Dr. Opoku Prempeh's inclusion would bolster Dr. Bawumia's electoral prospects in the upcoming 2024 elections.
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He underscored Dr. Bawumia's recognition of Dr. Opoku Prempeh's strengths and advantages, ensuring a thoughtful and strategic decision-making process.
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“As for me, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh is number one. In his area of work, he has demonstrated that he has what it takes to lead anytime the call comes and all that. So he will be Dr Bawumia’s top choice for his running mate,” he said.
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On November 4, 2023, Vice President Dr. Bawumia secured the New Patriotic Party's nomination for the presidential race, setting the stage for the upcoming December elections.
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While Dr. Bawumia has not yet announced his running mate, several potential candidates have been speculated upon by analysts. Among them are Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Dr. John Kumah, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, Joseph Osei Owusu, and former Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Prof. Opoku Onyinah.
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Chief of Staff Frema Osei Opare and Communications Minister Ursula Owusu Ekulful have also been mentioned as possible contenders for the running mate position alongside Dr. Bawumia.
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