- NPP’s 2024 running mate, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO), has endorsed Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for the 2028 flagbearer race.
- NAPO says supporting another candidate would be a betrayal, given Bawumia’s trust in him.
- He acknowledged friendships with other aspirants, including Kennedy Agyapong, but insists Bawumia is the best choice.
- Bawumia faces competition from Dr Adutwum, Dr Acheampong, Kwabena Agyapong, Boakye Agyarko, and Kennedy Agyapong.
- NAPO’s endorsement could sway party delegates and reshape internal campaign dynamics.
Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO, has publicly thrown his weight behind Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) upcoming flagbearer contest for the 2028 general election.
In a recent interview, the 2024 vice-presidential candidate described his support for Bawumia as unwavering, stating that backing another contender would amount to betrayal. NAPO credited Bawumia for choosing him as running mate despite internal resistance from party bigwigs, and said that loyalty demands he stand by the former vice president.
While acknowledging his personal ties to other aspirants — including Kennedy Agyapong, whom he referred to as a close friend — NAPO maintained that Bawumia is the most capable leader to steer the NPP forward. He praised Bawumia’s resilience, vision, and ability to unify the party, describing him as the standout candidate among those vying for the position.
The flagbearership race is heating up, with several prominent figures already in the running. Alongside Bawumia are Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, Dr Bryan Acheampong, Kennedy Agyapong, Kwabena Agyapong, and Boakye Agyarko — each bringing their own political weight and legacy to the contest.
NAPO’s endorsement is expected to influence party dynamics, especially among grassroots supporters and regional delegates. His remarks have also reignited conversations about loyalty, internal party politics, and the future direction of the NPP.
