Atick Yakubu, a member of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Communications Team, has articulated why, in his opinion, Energy Minister, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh is the most suitable candidate to team up with Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for the 2024 elections.
According to Mr Yakubu, the energy minister has demonstrated his capabilities since entering the political arena, making him the deserving candidate for the NPP’s victory in 2024.
He asserted that Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh’s successful implementation of the Free SHS policy, despite its challenges, showcases his courage and action-oriented approach, making him a valuable addition to the NPP ticket.
In Yakubu’s view, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh’s unique qualities include boldness, lack of pretentiousness, open-mindedness, and confidence. He emphasizes that these attributes allow Opoku Prempeh to effectively convey the concerns of grassroots to potential leaders.
Yakubu supports Opoku Prempeh’s candidacy by highlighting the minister’s boldness and action-driven nature, particularly evidenced by his successful implementation of the Free SHS policy.
He believes that Opoku Prempeh’s achievements and innovative approaches, such as the double-track system, make him stand out among other potential running mates.
Concluding his opinion, Yakubu expresses his preference for Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh over other contenders, emphasizing the minister’s boldness and action-oriented character, which he believes will complement Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia effectively.
Read his opinion below:
A friend asked why I haven’t shared my opinion on the Running mate to DMB and I said this wasn’t an issue that’s why I have been mute. Not to be cheeky nor overly confident but it’s obvious Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO ) ticks all the requirements. It’s just as obvious that DMB going to be the Presidential candidate of NPP post-Nana Addo Presidency. In politics, at times, research is not needed. The Euphoria alone is enough data.
All those with interest in the Running mate position have either been MPs, former ministers, Ministers, or heads of agencies and organizations. The icing on the cake this time is someone from Ashanti Region and there’s no Ashanti as qualified as a Royal. I support the call from the region. But wait, what makes NAPO special? HE IS BOLD AND ACTION DRIVEN. Bold in the sense that he’s not pretentious, open-minded, and confident. Someone who can speak the mind of the grassroots to the will be president and ministers. NAPO is Bold. You can’t take that away from him.
All those seeking to be Running mates have chalked some success being it in politics or private life but what makes NAPO special in terms of achievement, what makes him stand tall? NAPO implemented the Free SHS policy. He was the minister who implemented FREE SHS with a brilliant innovation that curbed inadequate accommodation and infrastructure issues at our SHS. The double-track system was brilliant. Yeah, not even the opposition can’t Pooh Pooh on the Free SHS policy. It takes an action-driven person to successfully implement a flagship program. You ask me why I would choose him over anyone? I say he’s BOLD and ACTION DRIVEN. He will best compliment Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.