Running mate to the New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has apologised for his comparison of President Akufoo-Addo’s contribution to Ghana’s first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.
Dr. Opoku Prempeh usually referred to as NAPO in statement on July 12 said his comment were not meant to denigrate the former President Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.
“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,” his statement said.
The former Energy Minister added that he’s noted the concerns raised after his statement and “regret any discomfort caused.”
NAPO’s apologies is coming days after his statement has been met with condemnation even from some party stalwarts.
He noted that his comment reflects his personal opinion about President Akufo-Addo’s impact.
It would be recalled that on July 9, the newly unveiled running mate to the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh said that no president in the history of Ghana has helped to develop the country more than President Akufo-Addo.
According to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s running mate, since taking over the presidency of Ghana, President Akufo-Addo has steered affairs of the country to the admiration of all.
“I can boldly say that if the history of Ghana is told from 1957, we have never had a president that has helped Ghana more than Nana Akufo-Addo. I mean from 1957, even including your Kwame Nkrumah, none of them has protected Ghana and developed the country more than Nana Akufo-Addo,” he said in Twi at his official unveiling event at the Jubilee Park in Kumasi on July 9, 2024.
