NPP Running Mate: We Haven’t Asked Bawumia To Select NAPO – Ashanti Youth Organizers
NPP Ashanti Regional Youth Organizers have debunked reports of they asking their presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to select Energy Minister, Matthew Opoku Prempeh, as Running Mate.
An earlier statement purportedly issued by the organizers stated emphatically that the Minister who doubles as Manhyia South lawmaker is the competent leader to occupy the position.
“We have no doubt that Dr Prempeh provides a solid choice who will give the required support for Dr Bawumia to win a decisive victory in the December 7 elections…We have worked with Dr Prempeh in the party in the Ashanti Region over the years, and can
attest to his competence and credibility”, the statement said.
But subsequent statement from the organizers say they haven’t endorsed the Minister, affectionately called “NAPO”, neither have they made any suggestion to choose him as Running Mate for the New Patriotic Party.
“We wish to address the recent press statement regarding alleged widespread support for Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh for the position of running mate. It’s important to clarify that this assertion does not accurately represent the sentiments of the majority of youth organisers in the Ashanti Region. The purported endorsement merely reflects the views of a few individuals and does not speak on behalf of the broader Youth Organisers or their Constituency”, they emphasized.
They added; “It is not within the mandate of youth organisers to exert pressure, whether directly or indirectly, on the Presidential Candidate regarding the choice of a running mate. Such actions would constitute undue influence and run counter to the democratic principles of our party.”
Read full statement below:
We wish to address the recent press statement regarding alleged widespread support for Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh for the position of running mate. It’s important to clarify that this assertion does not accurately represent the sentiments of the majority of youth organisers in the Ashanti Region. The purported endorsement merely reflects the views of a few individuals and does not speak on behalf of the broader Youth Organisers or their Constituency.
Article 12 (b) of the Constitution of the New Patriotic Party provides that, the selection of the vice-presidential candidate rests with the Presidential Candidate, in consultation with the National Council of the party. It is not within the mandate of youth organisers to exert pressure, whether directly or indirectly, on the Presidential Candidate regarding the choice of a running mate. Such actions would constitute undue influence and run counter to the democratic principles of our party.
To ensure maximum support from party members and the Ghanaian populace, it is paramount for our party’s leadership to consider a candidate who embodies humility, commands respect across all sectors, possesses national appeal, and is widely liked by the majority of Ghanaians before finalising the choice of a vice-presidential candidate.
We urge all members of our party to extend their support and prayers to the presidential candidate through prayers and encouragement as they deliberate on selecting a suitable vice-presidential candidate. Let us collectively uphold the democratic values of our party and strive towards unity in preparation for the upcoming elections.
Convenors
Nana Sarpong
Youth Organiser, Kumawu
0242022351
Boitey Kwasi Dickson
Youth Organiser, Juaben
0242022351
Gideon Okyere Darko
Youth Organizer, Offinso North
0246244131
Prince Boateng
Youth Organiser,Bosomtwi
0244179815
Duggan Bright
Youth Organizer, New Edubiase
0240568308
Bright Nyampong
Youth Organizer, Obuase West
0546597955
Source: Ghmessenger.com
