The running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the 2024 election, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, also known as Napo has apologised for comparing former president Dr. Kwame Nkrumah other past presidents achievements to the current president, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
According to him, he didn’t mean to denigrate Former President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah or any other president.
Adding that his statement reflects his personal opinion about Akufo-Addo’s performance and not the party.
“My statement last Tuesday, 9th July in Kumasi on the performance of President Akufo-Addo has elicited varied reactions. The statement reflects my personal opinion about President Akufo-Addo’s impact relative to other Presidents we have had.” Napo stated in a statement.
“I wish to emphasise that I never meant to disrespect our former President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah or any of our former heads of state, including my own grand uncle and mentor, Mr. John Agyekum Kufuor,” part of the statement read.
He continued, “I note the concerns raised after my statement. I apologise sincerely and regret any discomfort caused.”
Speaking at his outdooring ceremony as the NPP running mate in Kumasi on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South Constituency said Akufo-Addo is the only president who has protected Ghana and helped ensure development in the country.
“In the history of Ghana from 1957 till now, if President Akufo Addo retires, I can beat my chest and say that no president has developed Ghana than President Nana Akufo-Addo. Whether your Kwame Nkruma ooo, or whosoever, nobody has protected Ghana and developed the country more than Nana Akufo-Addo.” Napo stated.
His statement generated a lot of reactions among political actors.
Before his apology, the New Patriotic Party Communicators defended his statement.
Many Ghanains have described Napo as arrogant and disrespectful due to his public utterances.
Meanwhile, the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has defended the arrogance tag saying he didn’t raise Napo like that.
Source: Elvisanokyenews.com
