Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central , Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has expressed his exclusive support for Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO) as the only individual he will endorse for the role of running mate to NPP Flagbearer Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the bid to 'break the 8.'

Addressing delegates of the Bantama Constituency in the Ashanti Region ahead of the January 27 primaries, where parliamentary candidates will be selected for NPP-held constituencies, Agyapong praised NAPO's positive rapport with the party's rank and file.

He emphasized the importance of NAPO's ability to energize party members and attract victory in the 2024 elections.

“If you go to NAPO's office, you will be marveled at the way he relates with party people. He takes care of party people. If we had 5 of his kind in the party, NPP would have been better off and far ahead of the NDC. Given the current circumstances where many of our members are despondent, selecting NAPO will be the only way to bring back the needed energy for victory in the 2024 elections,” Mr Agyapong said.

Ken Agyapong added, “If anybody else asks me to campaign for him or her to be selected as running mate, I won't, except Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh.”

This position aligns with the sentiments of grassroots and party members who believe that the running mate should come from the Ashanti Region.

Political analysts also point to NAPO's grassroots connection and commendable performance as Minister for Education and Energy, suggesting he could help Dr. Bawumia secure support from floating voters.

Rumors circulate that Dr. Bawumia is preparing to submit his running mate's name to the NPP National Council for approval after the party's primaries on January 27, 2024.

Meanwhile, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has filed his nomination for re-election as the NPP Parliamentary Candidate for Manyhia South in Kumasi, marking his fifth bid for the position.

In a Facebook post on December 20, he expressed gratitude for the unwavering support of NPP members in the constituency.