Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh can organise Ashanti, Bono Region for Bawumia – Allotey Jacobs

• Sep 7, 2023

The former Chairman of the National Democratic Congress in the Central Region, Bernard Jacobs Allotey, has stated that Vice President Bawumia’s quest to secure victory in the New Patriotic Party‘s (NPP) presidential race is determinant on his ability to form alliances with specific individuals.

Speaking to the media, Mr Allotey mentioned that the Minister of Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, holds the key to garnering support for Dr. Bawumia among Ghanaians.

According to him, Dr. Opoku wields considerable influence in regions like Ashanti, Brong, and Bono, making it relatively uncomplicated to rally people behind Dr. Bawumia.

Mr Allotey also pointed out the Member of Parliament for the Abetifi constituency, Bryan Acheampong, as a dependable ally for Dr. Bawumia, especially within that particular region.

Furthermore, Allotey expressed confidence in Ursula Owusu, the Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West Constituency, stating that she possesses the qualities necessary to secure support from residents in her area for Bawumia’s candidacy.

“Now Alan has backed out of the race, I think the next person who can help Bawumia very well is Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, he can organise the Ashanti, Brong and Bono and Bryan Acheampong can organise Eastern and Oti regions,” he added.

His comments come in the wake of former NPP presidential aspirant, Alan Kyerematen’s withdrawal from the race.

Mr Kyerematen cited subpar performance at the party’s Super Delegates Conference and alleged interference by certain party leaders as his reasons for stepping aside. He expressed concern over what he perceived as a strategic bias in favor of a particular aspirant during the conference and cited statements from prominent party members as supporting evidence.

At the Super Delegates Conference held on Saturday, August 26, Dr. Bawumia emerged victorious with 629 votes, representing 68.15% of the total valid votes. Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong secured second place with 132 votes (14.30%), while former Trade Minister Alan Kyerematen came in third with 95 votes (10.29%).

With Kyerematen no longer in the race, Kennedy Agyapong, Dr. Afriyie Akoto, and Francis Addai-Nimo are set to compete against Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who is widely regarded as the frontrunner in the NPP’s presidential elections.

The final contest is scheduled for November 4, which will ultimately determine the NPP’s presidential candidate for the 2024 general elections.

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