Dec 7 Polls: Wontumi, NAPO Iron Out Their Differences For NPP’s Victory
It was a beautiful sight to behold as the Vice President and presidential candidate of the governing New Patriotic Party led a reconciliation move by bringing the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the party, Bernard Antwi Boasiako alias Chairman Wontumi and Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh a.k.a NAPO together.
Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh is said to have been selected as Running Mate by Dr. Bawumia but was awaiting approval from the National Council of the party.
But according to sources, the road is now clear for the public announcement of Dr. Opoku Prempeh, who doubles as Manhyia South lawmaker, as the party’s choice.
The Majority in Parliament has confirmed their approval of him, revealed by their leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.
“Yes, the leader of our party and flagbearer met with the leadership of Parliament and had an extensive engagement with us, regarding the way forward for the party going into the 2024 elections.
“The conclusion was that our respected colleague, Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh is his choice for Running Mate. And that is normally the practice and out of respect, the caucus would have to be informed and engaged about the decision.”
“After, I proceeded and engaged the caucus, and so far, the feedback has been positive. The generality of the caucus members is in support of his choice. What it is, is that for it to become official or confirmed, there’s going to be a National Council meeting.
“From what he tells us, it appears that there’s going to be a consensus on that and that will be no problem. We also enquired from him, the views of the President on it and it was very positive. So, this means that the various organs have been engaged with the information and that everything is set for our brother, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh to join him to hold the flag of the party for the 2024 elections”, he disclosed in an interview on Citi FM.
The meeting between Chairman Wontumi and NAPO was to iron out their differences and forge a unity front into the December 7 elections.
Source: Ghmessenger.com
