We have not endorsed Opoku Prempeh as running mate – NPP Youth Organisers

Some National Youth Organizers of the New Patriotic Party(NPP) in the Ashanti Region have debunked claims of endorsing Energy Minister, Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh as Dr Mahamdu Bawumia’s running mate for the 2024 general elections.

In a statement jointly endorsed by Kumawu youth organizer, Nana Sarpong, Juaben youth organizer, Boitey Kwasi Dickson, and four others, the group emphasized that it is important to clarify that this assertion of endorsing Dr. Opoku Prempeh does not accurately represent the sentiments of the majority of youth organizers in the Ashanti Region.

A statement added that; “The purported endorsement merely reflects the views of a few individuals and does not speak on behalf of the broader Youth Organizers or their Constituency.

“Article 12 (b) of the Constitution of the New Patriotic Party provides that, the selection of the vice-presidential candidate rests with the Presidential Candidate, in consultation with the National Council of the party.

“It is not within the mandate of youth organizers to exert pressure, whether directly or indirectly, on the Presidential Candidate regarding the choice of a running mate. Such actions would constitute undue influence and run counter to the democratic principles of our party”.

Read the full statement below:

We Have Not Endorsed Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh as Running Mate; Ashanti Youth Organisers

We wish to address the recent press statement regarding alleged widespread support for Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh for the position of running mate. It’s important to clarify that this assertion does not accurately represent the sentiments of the majority of youth organizers in the Ashanti Region. The purported endorsement merely reflects the views of a few individuals and does not speak on behalf of the broader Youth Organisers or their Constituency.

Article 12 (b) of the Constitution of the New Patriotic Party provides that, the selection of the vice-presidential candidate rests with the Presidential Candidate, in consultation with the National Council of the party. It is not within the mandate of youth organizers to exert pressure, whether directly or indirectly, on the Presidential Candidate regarding the choice of a running mate. Such actions would constitute undue influence and run counter to the democratic principles of our party.

To ensure maximum support from party members and the Ghanaian populace, it is paramount for our party’s leadership to consider a candidate who embodies humility, commands respect across all sectors, possesses national appeal, and is widely liked by the majority of Ghanaians before finalizing the choice of a vice-presidential candidate.

We urge all members of our party to extend their support to the presidential candidate through prayers and encouragement as they deliberate on selecting a suitable vice-presidential candidate. Let us collectively uphold the democratic values of our party and strive toward unity in preparation for the upcoming elections.

Convenors

Nana Sarpong
Youth Organiser, Kumawu

Boitey Kwasi Dickson
Youth Organiser, Juaben

Gideon Okyere Darko
Youth Organizer, Offinso North

Prince Boateng
Youth Organiser, Bosomtwi

Duggan Bright
Youth Organizer, New Edubiase

Bright Nyampong
Youth Organizer, Obuase West