The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Kwetey, has asserted that the entire country stands as the party’s stronghold while the New Patriotic Party (NPP) which he claims relies heavily on just two regions.
Speaking on TV3’s Hot Issues on Sunday, June 30, Kwetey emphasized the NDC’s intention to campaign vigorously across all regions to secure more votes, citing widespread dissatisfaction under the current administration.
“We believe the whole country is our stronghold as against NPP who are depending on two regions.”
Regarding the selection of Energy Minister and Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, as the running mate to NPP’s flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Fifi Kwetey stated that the NDC has no concerns.
Mr Kwetey believes that Dr. Opoku Prempeh’s performance at the Energy Ministry does not warrant apprehension about the upcoming elections this year.
“NDC not panicking because of Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh as running mate, he couldn’t even resolve the power situation,” he said.
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has officially chosen Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh as his running mate for the upcoming 2024 presidential election.
“NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia last night met President Akufo-Addo to formally inform him about his choice for running mate, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh.
“He will meet the Council of Elders to formally inform them about his choice by the close of the week, the announcement is likely to be made close of the week or early next month,” Media General’s presidential correspondent Nana Kwaku Adua reported on Wednesday, June 26.
Meanwhile, a survey conducted by the National Investigation Bureau has highlighted Dr. Opoku Prempeh as the top choice for running mate.
The survey polled 5,116 NPP delegates nationwide, encompassing executives at the national, regional, constituency, and polling station levels. Dr. Opoku Prempeh garnered 76.2% of the executives’ support in the study.