The race to find a replacement for Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Manhyia South has begun, following his confirmation as the running mate to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia ahead of the 2024 general election.
The National Council (NC) of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), on Thursday, July 4, officially endorsed Dr. Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as Napo, as the running mate.
President Akufo-Addo, after the announcement, expressed his excitement about the ticket, describing Dr. Bawumia and Dr. Opoku Prempeh as an “excellent pairing”.
Moments after Napo’s confirmation, posters of Nana Owusu Afriyie Prempeh, the Manhyia South Constituency Treasurer, among few others, have emerged, indicating their interests in contesting the seat.
The constituency treasurer is said to be already enjoying massive support from majority of the delegates.
Reliable information indicates that other potential candidates have started meeting with delegates behind closed doors.
Meanwhile, the General Secretary of the NPP, Lawyer Justin Frimpong Kodua, has announced that nomination for the primary opens on Monday, 8th July, and closes on the next day, 9th July 2024, for all interested party members.
The primary is slated for Sunday,14th July 2024.
Source: Hafiz Tijani with additional information from tntnewspapergh.com
