- Akufo-Addo has officially accepted the resignation of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh
- NAPO resigned following his appointment as the running mate to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia
- Akufo-Addo has assigned the oversight of the Ministry of Energy to Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Abu Jinapor
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has officially accepted the resignation of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO, from his position as Energy Minister.
This decision follows NAPO’s appointment as the running mate to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, effective from July 18, 2024.
In a statement, the Presidency expressed appreciation for NAPO’s service, highlighting his significant contributions to both the education and energy sectors during his tenures as Minister for Education and Minister for Energy.
To facilitate NAPO’s transition to his new role, President Akufo-Addo has designated the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Abu Jinapor, MP for Damongo, to oversee the Ministry of Energy within the Cabinet.
“We commend Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh for his dedicated service to the government and the people of Ghana,” the statement concluded.
Read below the statement by the presidency
PRESIDENT AKUFO-ADDO ACCEPTS RESIGNATION OF HON. DR. MATTHEW OPOKU PREMPEH AS MINISTER FOR ENERGY
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has today, Thursday, 11th July 2024, accepted the resignation from office of Hon. Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, as Minister for Energy, with effect from 18th July 2024.
This decision has been made to enable Dr. Opoku Prempeh to focus on his new role as the Vice-Presidential Candidate and Running Mate to the 2024 Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
President Akufo-Addo has expressed his deep gratitude to Hon. Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh for his dedicated service to the government and the people of Ghana. His tenure as Minister for Education and as Minister for Energy has been marked by a stellar record of accomplishments and significant contributions to the education and energy sectors.
In light of Dr. Opoku Prempeh’s resignation, President Akufo-Addo has asked the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Abu Jinapor, MP for Damongo, to exercise Cabinet oversight responsibility over the Ministry of Energy. Additionally, the Minister-of-State designate at the Ministry of Energy, Herbert Krapa, will be responsible for the day-to day administration of the Ministry. The President has asked the two persons to liaise closely with Dr. Opoku Prempeh to ensure a smooth transition in the affairs of the Ministry.
The President extends his best wishes and God’s blessings to Dr. Opoku Prempeh in his
new role, and is confident that he will continue to serve the party and the nation with
distinction.
Eugene Arhin
Director of Communications
