Professor Samuel Adu Gyamfi, a political historian at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Political Science Department, has counseled the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to make sure that Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, their running mate, refrains from making spontaneous public remarks and speeches.
He claims that the strong personality of Dr. Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO, may work against the party.
He pointed out that although NAPO gives the Bawumia ticket invaluable experience, it is imperative that the party, and especially his handlers, make sure he doesn’t make spontaneous remarks in public places.
Prof Adu Gyamfi stated in an interview on Citi News:
“I am of the view that in terms of public engagement when he is to deliver a speech or on a campaign platform, I will suggest that he does not speak extempore, and further, as I appeal, he should not speak off the cuff.
“I am of the view that the political handlers, marketers, and experts in speeches and those who are going to write those speeches for him must prepare him with a lower tone because he has a strong personality and charisma to be able to communicate with a party voice and in a way to also be quite humane.
“So, his speech should have a tone that is polite, respectful, cuts across, and has a certain soberness within the sphere,”
The NPP’s National Executive Council overwhelmingly approved Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh on Thursday, July 4, to be Dr. Bawumia’s running mate in the December 2024 general elections.
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