Member of Parliament for Suame, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has voiced his endorsement of Energy Minister Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh as a potential running mate to the flagbearer for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
In an interview on Okay FM on July 1, 2024, Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu highlighted Dr. Prempeh’s extensive experience in both parliamentary and ministerial roles as a significant advantage for the party’s ticket.
“The minister, who has served as a Member of Parliament and held ministerial positions twice, qualifies to be a better fit for Dr. Bawumia,” he asserted.
Addressing perceptions of Dr. Prempeh’s demeanour, Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu clarified, “Matthew Opoku Prempeh is confident, but people have been attributing it to arrogance.”
He elaborated further on Dr. Prempeh’s potential contribution, stating, “Matthew Opoku Prempeh will use his experience in parliament to complement Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, so I believe the two of them on one ticket will help the party.”
Reflecting on Dr. Prempeh’s character traits, Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu emphasized, “Napo has become Minister of Education and Energy… he is courageous and confident but humble, and sometimes people misconstrue self-confidence with arrogance.”