- Captain Smart has strongly warned Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh aka Napo for his ambition to be Dr Bawumia’s running mate
- According to him, some forces within the NPP have vowed to “kick” Napo out of the race, so he should be careful
- Following the alleged poisoning to death of Deputy Finance Minister and Ejisu MP John Kumah, Smart’s warning is cause for concern.
Popular broadcaster Captain Smart has strongly warned the Minister of Energy and MP for Manhyia South, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, over his dealings in the ruling NPP.
The Onua TV morning show host claims that Dr. Prebe’s interest in becoming Dr. Mahamudu Bawmia’s running mate for the 2024 election has angered some people and they want him out of the race.
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Dr Prempeh, fondly known as Napo, was widely known is expected to be named as a companion candidate for Dr Bawumia because of his links to Manhyia Palace.
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But in one video circulating on social media, Captain Smart claims that Napo is no longer the front runner in the partner race.
According to the TV station, Napo should be careful what he does because his rivals want to eliminate him.
He further explained that the promise of candidate status was made so that the forces could “use” Napo. Now, he is useless to them. so they want to dishonor him and throw him away
To back up his point, Captain Smart claimed that President Nana Akufo-Addo wanted to “kick” Napo out of his position as a minister in his recent reshuffle.
He advised Napo to forget about becoming the next vice president of the NPP because that position was earmarked to go to Dominic Nitiwul.
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Captain Smart’s warning to Napo has become trending following the death of Deputy Finance Minister and Ejisu MP John Kumah.
Smart had revealed some weeks ago that Kumah had been poisoned together with Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako aka Chairman Wontumi.
Although he did not mention the poisoning in his warning to Napo, Captain Smart’s attention is linked to the story of John Kuma, with many fearing for Napo’s life.
John Kumah’s poisoning confirmed
Meanwhile, an aide to President Wontumi, Oheneba Nana Asiedu, confirmed that John Kumah and his boss were poisoned about six months ago.
TV host Wontumi revealed that the poisoning was aimed at Wontumi and was about Dr Bawumia’s choice of partner.
Source: YEN.com.gh