The running mate of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the 2024 presidential election, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO), is grateful for being selected to partner with the party’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.
In a message of appreciation, after the National Council of the NPP unanimously approved his nomination on Thursday, July 4, 2024, Dr Opoku Prempeh called on all party members to unite for victory at the December polls.
“I call upon all our members to join hands as we collectively strive to achieve our ambitious goal of transforming Ghana into a prosperous nation,” he stated. “As I assume the role of running mate alongside my esteemed boss, H.E. Dr Bawumia, I am committed to supporting him to prosecute a formidable 2024 campaign to break the 8-year election cycle and serve our beloved country diligently. Let us work together towards a brighter future for Ghana”.
The new role was officially announced after Dr. Opoku Prempeh’s nomination had been presented to the Majority Caucus in Parliament.
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia had already informed President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo that Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh is his choice as running mate for the December 2024 elections.
After deliberation by the leaders of the party, General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, announced at a press conference in Accra that, “Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh has a great working relationship with our Presidential Candidate, H.E Alhaji Dr Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia. The synergy between these two great leaders on our presidential ticket, coupled with their proven track-record and transformational campaign message would help the New Patriotic Party to secure a resounding third consecutive electoral victory on the 7th of December 2024, by the grace of God”.
The December presidential contest is mainly between Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia of the NPP and former President John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The stakes for the race are high as the NPP seeks to win a third term, while Mr Mahama and the NDC want to avoid a third consecutive defeat.
On December 7, Ghanaians will vote for a new president and 275 MPs.
This will be the country’s ninth consecutive election since returning to constitutional rule in 1992.
Below is the full message by Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh.
I am deeply honoured today as the chosen running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). I am humbled to be nominated by our distinguished flagbearer, H.E. Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and endorsed unanimously by the National Council in accordance with the provisions of the NPP Constitution. I am privileged and duty-bound to extend my full support to Dr. Bawumia as we work together to realise his visionary agenda of propelling Ghana to greater heights.
I view this nomination as part of God’s plan for my life, and I am grateful for His guidance in directing my path. I pray for His ongoing guidance as I move forward. I consider this nomination as a call to higher service, a call to sacrifice and a duty to perform. The NPP Is enriched with numerous astute personalities; therefore, I recognise the significance of my selection and do not take it lightly. I call upon all our members to join hands as we collectively strive to achieve our ambitious goal of transforming Ghana into a prosperous nation.
I express my gratitude to the National Council, the rank-and-file of our party and our esteemed President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, for their unwavering support and faith in me. I thank Mr. President again for the opportunity granted me to serve in two respected cabinet positions. I am forever grateful. I am equally grateful to my colleague Ministers of State members of Parliament for the confidence reposed in me. It has prepared me for a day like this, and I feel ready to make everyone who believes in me proud and win over the doubters.
I understand that the task ahead requires our collective effort, and I, therefore, plead with every party member to come on board as we seek the mandate of our countrymen and women once again to serve them.
As I assume the role of running mate alongside my esteemed boss, H.E. Dr Bawumia, I am committed to supporting him to prosecute a formidable 2024 campaign to break the 8-year election cycle and serve our beloved country diligently. Let us work together towards a brighter future for Ghana.
My philosophies remain service and leadership. May God bless our Homeland, Ghana Thank you.