Akufo-Addo Hails Opoku Prempeh As He Resigns As Energy Minister

Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly popularly known as NAPO, has announced his resign as Energy Minister.

The resignation comes in the wake of the Manhyia South MP’s outdooring as running mate to flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has accordingly accepted the resignation which takes effect from 18th July 2024.

The resignation is to enable Dr. Opoku Prempeh focus on his new role as the Running Mate to the 2024 Presidential Candidate of the party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

A statement issued by the Director of Communications at the Presidency, Eugene Arhin said, President Akufo-Addo has expressed his deep gratitude to Dr. Opoku Prempeh for his dedicated service to the government and the people of Ghana.

“His tenure as Minister for Education and as Minister for Energy has been marked by a stellar record of accomplishments and significant contributions to the education and energy sectors.

“In light of Dr. Opoku Prempeh’s resignation, President Akufo-Addo has asked the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Abu Jinapor, MP for Damongo, to exercise Cabinet oversight responsibility over the Ministry of Energy.

“Additionally, the Minister-of-State-designate at the Ministry of Energy, Herbert Krapa, will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Ministry.

“The President has asked the two persons to liaise closely with Dr. Opoku Prempeh to ensure a smooth transition in the affairs of the Ministry.