The Deputy Minister for Works and Housing Minister, Dr. Prince Hamid Armah, has accused the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) of attempting to tarnish the reputation of Energy Minister Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh.
Dr. Prempeh is anticipated to be named as the running mate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and Dr. Armah believes the NDC’s actions stem from a fear of Dr. Prempeh’s personality.
The Member of Parliament for Kwesiminstim Constituency asserts that the NDC recognizes Dr. Opoku Prempeh’s extensive experience and competence, and is therefore trying to undermine him.
In an interview with Accra-based television, GHOne, Dr. Armah believes that the, “the NDC is afraid of the personality of Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh complementing Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to complete our ticket. They are just afraid. They know that the Minister for Energy comes with a strong character, a deep understanding of our political landscape, and a demonstrable record in public service. In all his endeavors in the public service space, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh has excelled.”
Dr. Armah, who worked under Dr. Opoku Prempeh at the Ministry of Education, further added, “If you want someone who is results-oriented, then Dr. Opoku Prempeh is the one. All those criticisms from the NDC are normal. It is understandable that people make such comments. I know Dr. Opoku Prempeh very well. People often confuse confidence with arrogance due to our cultural context, where timidity is seen as respect and humility, while confidence is often mistaken for arrogance. The NDC is trying to label him as arrogant, but it will not succeed.”
The National Executive Committee and National Council of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) are scheduled to hold a crucial meeting on Thursday evening, July 4, 2024, to finalize the candidacy of Dr. Opoku Prempeh as the running mate to the party’s Presidential Candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
