The vice running-mate of the New Patriotic (NPP), Dr. Matthew Opuku Prempeh has called on Ghanaians not to trust the Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama promise of reviewing the Free Senior High Policy. According to him, Mahama has no good intention for Ghanaian children because available data from 2013 to 2016, during his era indicates that over 100,000 Ghanaian children each year were denied access to Senior High School (SHS) in the country. The over 100,000 children though passed their Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and qualified, could not continue to SHS due to…
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The Banda Traditional Council has shown strong support for Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, along with the party’s Parliamentary Candidate for the Banda Constituency, Joe Dankwa. During Dr. Bawumia’s campaign visit to Banda on Sunday, Nana Sekyemme Sinapem II, the Chief of Kabrono, who spoke for the Banda Traditional Council and promised their support for both leaders. He highlighted various development projects that the NPP, during the tenures of John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Akufo-Addo, had brought to the Banda area. Nana Sinapem II pointed out that many key development initiatives in the…
The Paramount chief of Dwenem-Awasu Traditional Area in the Jaman South Municipality, Nana Bofo Bene IV, has expressed strong trust in Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, saying that Ghana’s future depends on him. During a visit by the Vice President, who is also the New Patriotic Party’s candidate for the 2024 elections, the chief praised Dr. Bawumia’s leadership and vision for the country. Nana Bofo Bene IV highlighted that Bawumia’s experience as Vice President shows he can guide Ghana towards a successful future, especially in digitalization, economic reform, and technology. He mentioned that Dr. Bawumia’s innovative policies could create a better future…
Vice presidential candidate of the NPP, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO) has underscored the significant strides Ghana has made in girls’ education under the Free SHS programme. In a statement to mark International Girl Child Day on Friday, October 11, Napo said, “Under this government’s Free Senior High School programme, we have been able to leapfrog access to bring enrolment of girls to be at par with boys’ enrolment at senior high school level. This is a significant development for our nation.” Read full statement On International Girl Child Day, I reflect on the strides we have made as a…
Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the Vice-Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party has reminded Ghanaians that the party’s commitment in the cocoa sector is an indication the NPP care for the development of farmers. According to him, in 2016, the price of a bag of cocoa was GHS475.00 could purchase only 13 bags of cement, fast forward to 2024, the price of a single bag of cocoa sold at GHS 3,000.00 can now buy 34 bags of cement. Napo said this simple yet powerful comparison is what the residents of Sikaman and connecting communities in the Akrofuom constituency are using…
NPP presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, on Wednesday, October 9, began a campaign tour of the Bono Region with a courtesy call on the Catholic Bishop of the Sunyani Diocese and President of the Catholic Bishops Conference, Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi. The two discussed a number of issues of national and mutual interest. Appreciation Dr Bawumia expressed his appreciation the the bishop for his special prayers for him and his team. He was confident of having a fruitful tour of the region.
On October 7, 2024, the presidential candidate of the NPP, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, celebrated his 61st birthday. Coming barely two months to general elections in which he is seeking to make history by leading the party to break the eight-year election cycle between the party and the NDC, leading members of the party took to social media to wish him well. Classic message His running mate, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh (Napo), penned down a classic birthday message. “Boss, your steadfast dedication to Ghana’s progress and the well-being of its people continues to inspire us all. In this defining moment for…
Africa’s largest gathering of oil and gas players, Africa Oil Week (AOW), will be hosted permanently in Accra, from 2025. AOW, which is now owned by Sankofa Event, has been held in Cape Town, South Africa, for the past 30 years. However, the organisers of the prestigious energy event have decided to move the host nation to Ghana, West Africa. Speaking at the ongoing Africa Oil Week in Cape Town, South Africa, Paul Sinclair, CEO of Sankofa Events, explained, “We listened intently to our stakeholders who expressed the desire to see AOW chart a new and exciting course. Moving to…
The Vice Presidential candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, known as Napo, has stated that a future NPP government will not ban small-scale mining. He stressed the party’s goal of empowering small-scale miners to practice responsible mining and grow their businesses. At a campaign event in the Manso Adubia constituency in the Ashanti Region on Tuesday, Dr. Opoku Prempeh discussed the need to differentiate between regulated mining and illegal activities that harm the environment and communities. He emphasized that the NPP will promote sustainable practices in the small-scale mining sector. He also mentioned the commitments…
Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the Vice Presidential Candidate of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called on members of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in the country to participate in the upcoming elections on Saturday, December 7. Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh popularly known as Napo made this heartfelt appeal, emphasizing that it is the duty of every eligible voter to cast their ballot in the general election. He highlighted that the election of the President and parliamentary candidates is a significant event for the nation, and citizens should treat it as such. He urged members of the Seventh Day…