Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the running mate to the flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has issued a clarification regarding his recent rema
Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the running mate to the flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has issued a clarification regarding his recent remarks about the performance of President Akufo-Addo compared to all former Presidents.
Dr. Prempeh alias NAPO has said his comments were intended to reflect his personal opinion about President Akufo-Addo’s impact in comparison to other Presidents in Ghana’s history.
In his statement, Dr. Prempeh stressed that he never intended to denigrate the legacy of former President Dr. Kwame Nkrumah or any other former head of state.
He specifically mentioned his respect for his grand uncle and mentor, former President John Agyekum Kufuor.
“My statement last Tuesday, 9th July, in Kumasi on the performance of President Akufo-Addo has elicited varied reactions,” the statement said.
“The statement reflects my personal opinion about President Akufo-Addo’s impact relative to other Presidents we have had.
“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.
“I note the concerns raised after my statement. I apologise sincerely and regret any discomfort caused”.
What NAPO said last Tuesday;
Speaking in Kumasi at a rally to unveil him as the running mate to the NPP flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, NAPO compared President Akufo-Addo’s tenure to Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah.
For NAPO, no president in the history of Ghana has helped to develop the country more than President Akufo-Addo has done.
NAPO praised President Akuo-Addo’s contributions to Ghana’s development, drawing a comparison to the transformational leadership of Kwame Nkrumah.
He highlighted various projects initiated under Nana Addo’s administration, including the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy and infrastructural developments, suggesting that these achievements echo the pioneering spirit of Nkrumah.
Dr Opoku Prempeh said: Since independence in 1957, no president has helped Ghana as much as Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. From 1957 to now, not even your Kwame Nkrumah has moved Ghana forward and protected it like Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
He added that in the history of Ghana since 1957, no president has helped Ghana more than Nana Addo, even including the first President Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.