The Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, is widely preferred among New Patriotic Party (NPP) members to be the running mate to the party’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
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This information comes from a survey conducted by the National Investigation Bureau (NIB).
The survey involved 5,116 NPP delegates from across the country, including national, regional, constituency, and polling station executives.
According to the results, Dr. Opoku Prempeh secured 76.2% of the responses from the executives polled.
Following Dr. Prempeh was the Minister of Education and MP for Bosomtwe, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, who received 10.16% of the responses.
Other notable personalities considered for the role include Apostle Opoku Onyinah, former Chairman of the Pentecost Church-Ghana, and Bryan Acheampong, the Minister of Agriculture and MP for Abetifi Constituency.
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With the 2024 general election barely six months away, Dr. Bawumia faces the challenge of choosing a running mate from among some of the party’s bigwigs.
The survey reveals a strong consensus that the running mate should be selected from the Ashanti Region.
Approximately 84% of respondents believe that Dr. Opoku Prempeh is the ideal running mate for Dr. Bawumia due to his charisma and popularity among party members.
However, the NIB report includes a recommendation for caution. It warns that Dr. Prempeh’s current role as the Minister of Energy and the ongoing power crises in Ghana could impact his candidacy.
Therefore, the government may need to implement necessary measures to solidify his competence in managing the energy sector to enhance the party’s prospects in the 2024 general elections.
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