The National Council (NEC) of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will meet today, July 4, with the party’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to discuss his choice of running mate for the upcoming December 7 general elections.
Dr. Bawumia is expected to present and defend his selection of Energy Minister, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, as the most suitable candidate for running mate.
National Organiser of the NPP, Henry Nana Boakye, told Citi News that today’s meeting is in accordance with the party’s constitution.
“In our party’s constitution, Article 13 is quite clear that whoever the nominee is, whoever you intend to present as a running mate, you must do so in consultation with the National Council. So he [Bawumia] is presenting before the National Council the MP for Manhyia South and Minister for Energy, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh [as his running mate].”
Bawumia had a crucial meeting with President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on June 25 to discuss his choice of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh as his running mate. Following this, he formally met with and informed the NPP’s leadership and the Majority caucus in Parliament.
The nomination of the Manyhia South MP has sparked mixed reactions both within and outside the NPP. While some praise the choice, there is also opposition to his selection.
