The National Council (NEC) of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will meet today, July 4, with the party’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to discuss his choice of running mate for the December 7 general elections.
Dr. Bawumia is expected to present and defend his selection of Energy Minister, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, explaining why he believes Dr. Prempeh is the best fit for the role.
Henry Nana Boakye, the NPP’s National Organiser, told Citi News that today’s meeting is in accordance with the party’s constitution.
“In our party’s constitution, Article 13 is quite clear that whoever the nominee is, whoever you intend to present as a running mate, you must do so in consultation with the National Council. So he [Bawumia] is presenting before the National Council the MP for Manhyia South and Minister for Energy, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh [as his running mate].”
Dr. Bawumia previously held a crucial meeting with President Akufo-Addo on June 25 to discuss his choice of Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh.
He subsequently informed the NPP’s leadership and the Parliament’s Majority caucus about his decision.
The nomination of the Manhyia South MP has elicited mixed reactions both within and outside the NPP. Some have praised the choice, while others have expressed opposition to it.