Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia Unites Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh and Wontumi Ahead of Running Mate Unveiling
On the 26th of June 2024, Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia declared Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh as his running mate prior to the 2024 elections after meeting with Bernard Antwi Boasiako popularly known as Chairman Wontumi to settle the difference between Chairman Wontumi and Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the current Energy Minister and now running mate of the New patriotic party.
On Friday 28th June, the majority in parliament led by honourable Alexander Afenyo -Markin, declared that they are in full support of Bawumia's choice of running mate to be Mr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh.
He also revealed that the majority caucus met with Dr. Bawumia to have a discussion concerning his choice of running mate.
Honourable Alexander Afenyo-Markin, in an interview with Accra based Citi FM, revealed that, for the endorsement of Mathew Opoku Prempeh, there would have to be a national council meeting.
He added that, according to Bawumia, the president, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo Addo is in favour of his choice.
Therefore, Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh will be Bawumia's running mate in this year's election.