The National Executive Council (NEC) of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has unanimously approved Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh as the running mate for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the 2024 general elections.

This decision was announced during a press conference held at the Alisa Hotel, Accra on Thursday, 4 July 2024.

Dr. Opoku Prempeh, affectionately known as Napo, has been endorsed for his impeccable qualifications and track record.

 NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong praised Napo’s achievements and integrity.

 "Dr. Opoku Prempeh is a proven achiever," Mr. Frimpong asserted, highlighting Napo’s contributions and capabilities.

Mr. Frimpong emphasised that the Manhyia South Member of Parliament brings essential qualities to the NPP ticket, reinforcing the party’s strength ahead of the elections.

"He has demonstrated his incorruptibility and is known for his bold views aimed at the collective good of the country," Mr. Frimpong remarked.

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Born on May 23, 1968, in Ashanti New Town, a suburb of Kumasi, NAPO hails from Pakyi No. 2 in the Ashanti Region.

He started his basic education at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Primary and continued to Prempeh College in Kumasi for his middle school education

He studied Human Biology and Medicine at KNUST and completed his MB CHB in 1994. He continued with post-graduate studies in MSc. Clinical Epidemiology at the Netherlands Institute of Health Sciences in 1998 and at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University where he studied Leadership and Government (certificate course). In 2002, he pursued postgraduate training in surgery in the UK (MRCS).

Prior to entering parliament, NAPO served as CEO of Keyedmap Security Services Limited from 2004 to 2009. He is also a medical doctor and served as a member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of the United Kingdom from 1999 to 2003.