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19 Oct

Free SHS Never Compromised Quality Of Education – NAPO

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Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the running mate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has underscored the major successes of Ghana’s Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, emphasizing its positive impact on educational outcomes and equity. Speaking at the University of Memphis in the United States on Friday, October 19, Dr. Prempeh, commonly known as NAPO, highlighted how the Free SHS programme has improved access to education, particularly for underprivileged students, and debunked claims that it has compromised the quality of education. As the former Minister of Education during the policy’s rollout in 2017, NAPO stressed that the initiative has strengthened…

24 Sep

Stop Attacking EC – NAPO Cautions NDC

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The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been cautioned to refrain from unnecessarily attacking the Electoral Commission (EC), especially as the December 7 elections gradually draw closer. Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Vice Presidential Candidate, sounding the caution, stated that the NDCs can't attack the EC to create tension ahead of the elections. According to him, the NDCs d of winning the impending polls should not blindfold their leadership, especially former President John Mahama, to put the peace, progress, and security of the country in danger. Speaking during an engagement with chiefs and religious leaders at New Edubiase…

17 Sep

We Can’t Vote For A ‘Dead Goat’ As President – NAPO Punches Mahama

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The running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh known within politics as NAPO has fired shots at former President John Mahama. During one of his campaign tours, NAPO was captured in a video discouraging people from voting for the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama who under his tenure described himself as a ‘dead goat and therefore immune to attacks. NAPO recounted when John Mahama during a trip to Namibia and while addressing the Ghanaian community, described himself as a dead goat during his reign. Napo therefore urged those who had gathered to…

15 Jul

Prioritize Peacebuilding In NPP – Apostle Kwadwo Safo Urges NAPO

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The Founder and Leader of Kristo Asafo Mission, Ing. Apostle Kwadwo Safo, has admonished Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to prioritize peace-building and consensus within the party to facilitate victory in the 2024 general elections. Apostle Safo emphasized the critical role that unity and harmony play in solidifying the party’s support base in ensuring electoral success, charging Dr. Prempeh not to relent on his advice. He noted that as a party that has been in government for almost eight years, it is only natural that as a human institution, some members may…

10 Jul

My Comment Has Been Misinterpreted – NAPO On Nkrumah-Akufo-Addo Comparison

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The running mate to the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has said that his comment on Ghana’s first president Dr. Kwame Nkrumah has been misinterpreted. “They have misinterpreted what I said. I said since 1957 from Kwame Nkrumah’s tenure to date, no government has worked more than Nana Akufo-Addo. In our politics, if you speak the truth, they say you are ungrateful, if you tell lies, you are praised. I am your child, you did not train me to be untruthful or a coward,” Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh said. Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s running mate…

03 Jul

Ashanti Region To Host Unveiling Of Opoku Prempeh As Bawumia’s Running Mate

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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is set to unveil Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh as the running mate of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in its stronghold, the Ashanti Region. This announcement was made by Henry Nana Boakye, the NPP's National Organiser, via Facebook. The party will soon announce the details of the event, including the date, time, and venue, where Dr. Opoku Prempeh will be officially introduced as Dr. Bawumia’s running mate. "Ashanti Region to host the official outdooring ceremony of the running-mate to the next President, H.E. Bawumia," Nana Boakye posted. Source: www.ghanaweb.live

28 Jun

2024 Africa Energy Forum: NAPO Calls For Global Investment In Sector

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Ghana's Minister of Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh popularly referred to as NAPO, has appealed to international energy leaders and experts to invest in Ghana's energy sector during his address at the 2024 Africa Energy Forum in Barcelona, Spain. The forum, held on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, provided a platform for NAPO to underscore Ghana's commitment to sustainable energy development and economic growth. Dr. Prempeh emphasized Ghana's potential in renewable energy, energy access improvements, and modernizing the energy grid. These efforts are crucial to meeting the energy demands of Ghana's expanding population, burgeoning business centers, and industrial growth. He stressed the need for…

06 Dec

Partner Ghana To Undertake Projects Under ETF – Energy Minister Woos Investors At COP28

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Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh says Ghana’s Energy Transition and Investment Plan seeks to attract US$ 550 billion in capital investments to scale-up renewable energy and introduce nuclear energy in the country’s energy mix, and for the deployment of clean cooking solutions and low-carbon solutions such as Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage. Dr. Prempeh revealed this when addressed investors during Ghana’s Energy Day at the Ghana Pavilion at the Conference of Parties (COP28) currently underway in Dubai, UAE. The Energy Transition Investment Plan (ETIP) he said, anticipates that the majority of the funding for the projects will come from private sector…

24 Oct

US Oil Giant Set To Return To Ghana – Energy Minister Hints

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The Minister of Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has hinted at plans for the return of US oil giant, ExxonMobil, to Ghana. According to him, there are currently engagements with the government for the company to return after exiting Ghana in 2021. “Exxon Mobil intends coming back to Ghana. Interestingly, we have already started talking because God didn't put the oil and gas there for us not to utilize. If it means that we have to develop our skills and talent and do more carbon extraction, let us get on with it”, he was quoted by myjoyonline.com. ExxonMobil ceased operations in…

18 Oct

We Need An African Energy Bank – Matthew Prempeh

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Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh says there is a need for the establishment of an African Energy Bank. The bank the Minister says will be the citadel for the financing of Africa’s energy projects in the wake of the energy transition. Speaking at the opening panel session at the 2023 African Energy Week on the theme “Global Energy Security; The imperative of African Energy Development” the Minister said the energy transition conversation from an African perspective is confronted with militating factors including; limited technological capacities, low productivity, weak capital markets and high input costs and therefore an African Energy Bank will…