NPP Running Mate: There Must Be Something In Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh – Dr. Otchere-Ankrah

Dr. Benjamin Otchere-Ankrah has welcomed the news about Energy Minister possibly selected as NPP Running Mate.

Vice President and presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is said to have had a meeting with the President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to present the name of his Running Mate.

A source within the Presidency revealed Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Energy Minister, was discussed as the potential candidate for the Running Mate position.

“I know Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh’s name was discussed and the President is okay with that”, the source said.

Although Dr. Opoku Prempeh, also called NAPO who doubles as Manhyia South lawmaker, may be the choice for Running Mate, the Vice President is yet to present the Minister’s name to the party’s National Council and should the Council accept the candidate, Dr. Bawumia will finally and officially unveil his Running Mate.

Commenting on Peace FM’s “Kokrokoo” morning show, the Governance lecturer at the Central University, Dr. Benjamin Otchere-Ankrah was of the view that Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh is a good choice for the Running Mate position.

Although his favorite is the former Chief Executive Officer of the Environment Protection Agency (EPA), Henry Kwabena Kokofu, Dr. Otchere-Ankrah however believes the Minister, popularly called “NAPO”, has equally got the leadership qualities to partner the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

“There must be something in him that has informed the Vice President to choose him to contest the presidential seat. So, we wish them well”, he said.

Source: Ghmessenger.com