By:Isaac Amoah
Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, the former Minister for Energy and 2024 running mate to Dr.Mahamudu Bawumia, has stated unequivocally that slogans win votes, but after the elections, people expect results.
Dr.Opoku, who’s popularly known in political circles as Napo said “whether we speak of free education, One District, One Factory, or a 24-hour economy, people support these promises because they believe they can improve their lives”.
Dr.Mathew Opoku Prempeh aka Napo
Napo, who doubles as the former Ghana’s Education Minister, made the assertion on his Facebook page .
According to him, Free Senior High School (FSHS) is there for all to see. “It moved from a campaign promise into a programme benefiting students and families across the country. Its implementation has faced challenges, but its reach and results are there to be assessed. Comparatively, he pointed out that take the 24-hour economy as another example. “The promise raised hopes of more jobs, stronger businesses, and better opportunities to earn a living. As the government reports progress, Ghanaians deserve a clear account of the additional jobs created, the businesses expanding production, and the support reaching employers,
Napo, who’s also a former Member of Parliament (MP) for Manhyia South Constituency, believes that
every government must account for the promises on which it sought office. That standard,he said, applies to the NPP as much as it does to the NDC.
According to him, turning a vision into results requires planning, resources, and sustained commitment. Adding “we (politicians) can not ask people to believe in it during a campaign and lose sight of it once we gain power.People’s expectations deserve the same attention in government that their votes received during the campaign.”he emphasised
