Former Member of Parliament for Manhyia South and 2024 New Patriotic Party (NPP) running mate, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has revealed plans to return to Ghana’s Parliament.
According to him, he aims to return to the chamber not as a legislator but in a higher leadership role such as Speaker of Parliament or Vice President.
Speaking in an interview on GHOne TV on December 20, 2025, Dr Opoku Prempeh reflected on his time in Parliament and expressed concern about the quality of some recent legislation.
According to him, his desire to return to Parliament was reignited after reviewing recent legislative output.
“Yesterday I gave a lecture at MountCrest University College, and when I look at the Legal Education Reform Bill and how badly crafted it is, I wish I was in Parliament,” he stated.
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When asked whether he would consider contesting a parliamentary seat again, especially if the NPP fails to win power in 2028, Dr Opoku Prempeh dismissed the idea, stressing that several conditions would first have to be met.
Dr Opoku Prempeh confirmed that he does envision a return to Parliament in a different capacity.
“Yes, but in a different capacity,” he said when asked directly if he would ever want to go back.
When pressed further on what role that might be, he responded candidly:
“ Maybe as a Speaker… as the Vice President.”
Dr Opoku Prempeh previously served as MP for Manhyia South and has held key ministerial positions, including Minister for Education and Minister for Energy.
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