The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced that the Ashanti Region, a stronghold of the party, will host the official unveiling of Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh as the running mate of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. The announcement was made by Henry Nana Boakye, also known as Nana B, the National Organiser of the NPP, in a recent Facebook post.
The party is expected to release details of the event, including the date, time, venue, and other pertinent information, in the coming days. Dr. Opoku Prempeh, the current Energy Minister, will be formally introduced as Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s running mate, marking a significant milestone in the party’s campaign for the upcoming elections.
Dr. Bawumia informed the national executives of the party of his choice of running mate on Monday, July 1, 2024, sparking excitement and anticipation among party members and supporters. The party has scheduled an emergency meeting on July 4 to finalise the running mate selection, which will be followed by separate meetings of the National Executive Committee (NEC) and National Council.
The meeting, called by National Chairman Stephen Ayesu Ntim, is expected to make a decisive decision on the matter, paving the way for the official unveiling of Dr. Opoku Prempeh as the running mate. The Ashanti Region, known for its strong support for the NPP, is expected to host a grand ceremony to mark the occasion, with thousands of party members and supporters expected to attend.
The unveiling of Dr. Opoku Prempeh as the running mate is seen as a strategic move by the party to strengthen its chances in the upcoming elections, with Dr. Opoku Prempeh’s experience and expertise expected to complement Dr. Bawumia’s leadership. The event is expected to generate significant interest and attention from the media, political analysts, and the general public, as the country gears up for the elections.
