Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh also known as NAPO has urged the people of Asanteman to actively support the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate, Dr Mahamadu Bawumia, to win the December 7 polls massively.

He recollected how all the 47 constituencies in the Ashanti Region solidly stood behind Messrs. John Agyekum Kufuor and Akufo-Addo to lead the NPP to electoral victories in the past and said it was time for Asanteman to do the same for Dr Bawumia.

“The Ashanti Region is the heartbeat of the NPP, and it was through your love, support, and massive votes that helped significantly our great party to produce efficient presidents in the persons of John Kufuor and Nana Akufo-Addo for Ghana."

“It’s now the turn of our visionary, workaholic, energetic, patriotic, and development-oriented leader, Dr Mahamadu Bawumia, to also benefit from your unalloyed support, love, and massive votes to lead the NPP to break the eight and make history."

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“I have a strong belief that just as you did for John Kufuor in 2000 and 2004 and Nana Akufo-Addo in 2016 and 2020, you will do the same for Dr Bawumia to help the NPP retain power and sustain its good works for your dear country on December 7.”

Addressing the chiefs and people of Kokofu in the Bekwai Constituency on Tuesday, Dr Prempeh, who is widely known as ‘Napo’ in political circles, said Dr Bawumia is the most competent and suitable person to succeed President Akufo-Addo.

The electorate, he said, should not consider where a candidate hails from or their religion before voting, admonishing that the people should vote for the suitable candidate, which is Dr Bawumia, based on his track record and competence.

“This election is not about ethnicity, tribe, or religion; it’s about the right person who can continue with the good works of President Akufo-Addo and take us to the promised land, and that person is Dr Bawumia,” Napo said, attracting applause.

He said aside from being exceptionally competent, Dr Bawumia has also gone through the mill by serving as running mate and vice president for eight unblemished years, respectively, saying, “Dr Bawumia has gone through the mill, and he is ready for the job.”

According to Napo, Dr Bawumia has faithfully and diligently served the country as vice president for eight consecutive years, but he has not been accused or charged with a single corruption case, which is a sign of his unique leadership skills.

“With Dr Bawumia at the helm of affairs, we can be rest assured that our national coffers will be well protected and secured because he is not corrupt,” Napo said. “I’ll faithfully serve and support Dr Bawumia just as he did for Nana Akufo-Addo.”

Napo, who has been on the campaign trail since he was appointed as Dr Bawumia’s running mate, is currently visiting constituencies in the Ashanti Region and preaching about the good works and vision of Dr Bawumia to the electorate.