Vice President and presidential candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the upcoming 2024 elections, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, is said to have successfully mediated a longstanding dispute between Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Wontumi), the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, and Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh (Napo), Member of Parliament for Manhyia South and Minister for Energy.

The tensions between Wontumi and Napo within the NPP's Ashanti Region, which included disagreements over party matters and Napo's potential nomination as Bawumia's running mate, have been effectively resolved, sources say.

This reconciliation effort was part of broader consultations undertaken by Dr Bawumia in preparation for announcing his running mate.

According to reports from Asaase Radio, Dr Bawumia convened a meeting at his official residence, attended by Wontumi, Napo, Nana Nkansah Boadu, and other senior party members.

The discussions, conducted in a constructive atmosphere, resulted in the resolution of all outstanding issues between the two influential NPP leaders.

Sources familiar with the negotiations confirmed that both Wontumi and Napo have committed to putting aside their differences and rallying behind Dr Bawumia's leadership.

This unity paves the way for Dr Bawumia to present Napo as his nominee for running mate to the NPP's national council, scheduled for endorsement on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.

Once officially endorsed by the national council, Dr Bawumia is expected to formally announce Napo as his running mate in early July.