Running mate to the 2024 New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as “Napo,” has broken his silence over viral jokes made about him by comedian OB Amponsah.
During his performance at the Bukom Boxing Arena, the comedian, humorously addressed Napo, highlighting his remarks during the 2024 election campaign.
OB’s jokes centered on Napo’s statements, which sparked public debate, and these segments resonated strongly with the audience, eliciting laughter at the December 21, 2024 event.
In a lighthearted yet pointed comment, Napo acknowledged the use of his name in OB’s stand-up performance.
“If somebody who is a comedian is using my name and he is filling halls, I am very happy. I thank him because he is putting my name out there for free,” he said.
He joked that while he appreciates the publicity, he would like to share in the financial rewards.
“But I will let my lawyers write to him so that we share the proceeds, the revenue, because I am unemployed.”
One of the jokes revolved around the campaign utterance comparing President Akufo-Addo’s achievements to those of Ghana’s first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.
During his unveiling as the running mate in Kumasi on July 9, 2024, Napo said that no president, including the revered Dr. Nkrumah, has developed Ghana like President Akufo-Addo. “Since independence from 1957 till today, we’ve not had any president that has helped Ghana like Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. I say from 1957 till today, you can bring your Kwame Nkrumah… no president who has protected Ghana and moved the country forward like Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo,” he explained.
The controversial statement sparked widespread reactions, with many users expressing outrage and disbelief.
This was one of the highlights of OB’s commentary which has resurfaced in the past 24 hours, prompting questions from the press during the post-NEC meeting in Accra this morning. Meanwhile, Dr. Opoku Prempeh says he has no intention of contesting for office in the 2028 elections.
Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of a party engagement, Napo, as he is affectionately called, dismissed speculation that he was positioning himself for a future presidential bid.
“Me personally, I am not running in 2028,” he said.
According to him, ensuring the unity of the party is paramount adding that he is committed seeing that through.
