A Professor at the University of Ghana Ransford Gyampo has asked Ghanaians to accept the apology rendered by the running mate to the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh and move on.
Dr Opoku Prempeh apologised for his comparison of President Akufo-Addo’s contribution to Ghana’s first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.
Dr. Opoku Prempeh usually referred to as NAPO in a statement on July 12 said his comments were not meant to denigrate 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 apology came 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.
Commenting on this on the Key Points on TV3 on Saturday July 13, Prof Gaympi said “he has apologized, the fact that he had apologized and the public revulsion should serve as a guide. I think let us move on.”
He further stated that”the outcome of the 2024 have already been decided by Ghanains in their hearts and minds.”
