Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has issued a formal apology for his recent comments regarding Ghana’s first president, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. The apology comes in response to widespread backlash following his remarks at his unveiling ceremony in Kumasi.
Speaking during his unveiling ceremony in Kumasi on Tuesday, July 9, Dr. Opoku Prempeh, commonly known as NAPO, made the assertion that no president in the history of Ghana has helped develop the country more than President Akufo-Addo.
“I can boldly say that if the history of Ghana is told from 1957, we have never had a president that has helped Ghana more than Nana Akufo-Addo. I mean from 1957, even including your Kwame Nkrumah, none of them has protected Ghana and developed the country more than Nana Akufo-Addo,” he said,
This remark has since generated a huge public backlash by a large section of Ghanaians on social media, with some describing his comments as disrespectful and unsavoury.
However, in a brief press statement, Dr. Opoku Prempeh, clarified that his comments were his personal opinions and not intended to disrespect Kwame Nkrumah or any former president of Ghana.
“I wish to emphasize that I never meant to disrespect our former president, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, or any of our former heads of state; including my grand uncle and mentor, John Agyekum Kufuor,” he stated.
“I note the concerns raised after my statement, I apologize sincerely and regret any discomfort caused,” he stated.
Read below the full statement:
