Opoku Prempeh emerges as frontrunner for NPP’s running mate selection alongside Bawumia – NIB Report

According to a survey conducted by the National Investigation Bureau (NIB), Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh is the favored candidate among New Patriotic Party (NPP) members to be the running mate to flagbearer Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia.

The survey, which polled 5,116 NPP delegates across national, regional, constituency, and polling station levels, indicated that Dr. Opoku Prempeh garnered 76.2% support from the surveyed executives.Following him in preference was the Minister of Education and Member of Parliament for Bosomtwe, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, who received 10.16% of the responses.

Other prominent figures under consideration for the role include Apostle Opoku Onyinah, former Chairman of the Pentecost Church-Ghana, and Bryan Acheampong, the Minister of Agriculture and MP for Abetifi Constituency.

The survey also revealed a strong preference for selecting a running mate from the Ashanti Region, with 84% of respondents identifying Dr. Opoku Prempeh as the ideal candidate, citing his charisma and popularity within the party.

However, the NIB report cautioned that Dr. Prempeh’s current position as Energy Minister could present challenges, particularly amidst the ongoing power crises in Ghana.

The report advised the government to prioritize resolving these issues to enhance Dr. Prempeh’s credibility in handling the energy sector, thereby bolstering the party’s prospects in the upcoming election.