Minister of Energy, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh
Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as “Napo”, has resigned from his position as Minister of Energy.
The decision comes after he was nominated and confirmed as the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) running mate for the 2024 elections to be held in December this year.
His resignation is aimed at allowing him to focus fully on his new role as the party seeks to break an eight-year cycle.
The Presidency, in a statement released on Thursday, July 11 and signed by its Director of Public Relations, Mr Eugene Alhin, said Dr Prempeh’s resignation would take effect from Thursday, July 18.
The statement also said President Akufo-Addo accepted his resignation and thanked him for his commitment and service to the government.
Dr Prempeh’s departure marks a major shift as he will assume a key role in the NPP’s election campaign and underlines his commitment to the party’s future success.
“The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, today, Thursday, the 11th of July, 2024, accepted the resignation of the Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Mr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, as Minister of Energy. The resignation will be effective from the 18th of July, 2024. The decision was taken to enable Mr Opoku Prempeh to focus on his new role as Vice Presidential Candidate and Running Back to the Vice President, Mahamudu Bawumia, the 2024 Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).”
“His tenure as Minister of Education and Minister of Energy was marked by brilliant achievements and significant contributions to the education and energy sectors,” a statement from the President’s Office said.
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