Our sources can confirm that the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), and current Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has consulted President Akufo-Addo on his choice of a running mate for the December 7 presidential election. The meeting is said to have taken place last night during which Dr Bawumia presented his choice to the president.
Our source at the presidency clarified that President Akufo-Addo eventually accepted Dr Bawumia’s choice after sharing his thoughts.
Our source indicates that the chosen candidate is a 56-year-old medical doctor who graduated from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.
“…He was first elected to Parliament in 2008 and won re-election in 2012, 2016 and 2020. He served on the Health Appointment and Defence and Interior Committees of Parliament.
“In 2017, President Akufo-Addo appointed him Education Minister and he now serves as the Energy Minister. The name is Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh also known as NAPO,” he said.
It is however unclear whether the Vice President’s choice of Dr. Opoku Prempeh as his running mate was influenced by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) survey but it appears the Energy Minister is the preferred choice of the grassroots.
Dr Bawumia is expected to formally present his choice to the party’s council. If accepted, a formal announcement will follow.