The running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly referred to as NAPO, has apologised for recent comments he made comparing the achievements of Ghana’s first president, Kwame Nkrumah, to those of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
In a statement released and signed by Dr. Opoku Prempeh on Friday, he clarified that his remarks were a reflection of his personal opinion regarding President Akufo-Addo’s impact, compared to other Ghanaian leaders.
“I wish to emphasise that I never meant to disrespect our former president, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, or any of our former presidents or heads of state, including my own grand uncle and mentor, Mr. John Agyekum Kufuor.
“I note the concerns raised, and I sincerely apologize for any discomfort caused,” he wrote.
During his official unveiling in Kumasi on July, 9, Dr. Opoku Prempeh said that “Since independence in 1957, we’ve not had any president who has helped Ghana like Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. From 1957 till today, you can bring your Kwame Nkrumah… no president has protected Ghana and moved the country forward like Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.”
These remarks have drawn criticism prompting the Convention People’s Party (CPP) to call for Dr. Opoku Prempeh’s resignation.
Read his full statement below:
Source: www.ghanaweb.com
