National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Henry Nana Boakye popularly known as Nana B, has lavished praise on Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s running mate, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh.
In comparing himself with Prof. Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang, running mate to Mr John Dramani Mahama, Nana B., he maintained that Nana B.’s achievements and qualities far surpass those of Mr Mahama, highlighting his exceptional qualifications and strengths as a candidate.
Nana B. highlighted NAPO’s exceptional leadership capabilities, which he believes will play a key role in ensuring Dr Bawumia’s victory in the 2024 general elections, saying he would utilise NAPO’s strengths to strengthen the candidate and ensure a landslide victory.
“His incredible leadership has resulted in the implementation of free SHS and an unprecedented increase in students enrolled in education programmes.
“He also handled the Energy sector with excellence and precision. This is the leadership that NAPO brings. Though both vice presidential candidates have served as Ministers of Education, the honour won by NAPO exceeds that of Professor Jane Nana Opoku Agyemang,” Nana B told Peace FM.
Nana B. has defended Dr Opoku Prempeh (NAPO) against accusations of arrogance, explaining that his claims have been misconstrued.
He praised NAPO’s exceptional work ethic, saying it made him an outstanding education minister.
The NPP national organiser also criticised the NDC flag bearer, Mr John Mahama for disrespecting Ghanaians more than any other leader and challenged the NDC to convene an emergency meeting to replace Mr Mahama if the NDC truly believes NAPO is arrogant.
“I keep saying that NAPO’s boldness, aggressiveness and confidence can be misconstrued as arrogance. No, he’s just confident and bold. He has a great work ethic. His work ethic makes him one of the best education ministers Ghana has ever had.”
“The NDC cannot doubt NAPO’s competence, they cannot doubt that he is a private person, all they can say about him is that he is an arrogant man when they don’t agree with what he says.”
“If that is the basis of judgement for the NDC, they must organise an emergency meeting to elect another leader because former President John Mahama has insulted more Ghanaians than any other leader in the history of Ghanaian politics.”
Nana B’s remarks were in reaction to comments made by the NDC’s Deputy Director of Public Relations, Mr Aluko Gan. Mr Gan had previously alleged that NAPO’s arrogance was a major challenge to the NPP. Nana B’s comments were aimed at refuting Mr Gan’s claims and defending the character of NAPO.
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