Also known as: Dr. Opoku Prempeh · Dr. Prempeh · Caryn Agyeman Prempeh · Dr Caryn Agyeman Prempeh · Hon. Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh
Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh — Former Education and Energy Minister, 2024 NPP running mate supporting Vice President Bawumia for 2028.
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The Chronicle
Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, also known as NAPO, has been listed among 100 Individuals in Africa whose achievements are considered inspirational to others across the continent. …
Matthew Opoku Prempeh’s contribution in public service recognisedJoy Online
… Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO, deserves unequivocal support. Those who genuinely wish the NPP well must look beyond factional preferences, personal reservations and the perennial appetite for change, and rally behind a choice that offers experience, policy depth, …
NAPO for 2028: Why the NPP must close ranks behind Bawumia’s running mateDaily Guide
… Yet, amid these unfolding political and public-interest stories, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO, has returned to the news for a rather different reason. …
From Education To Energy, The Development Argument Napo Took To Coventry -Gideon Kwasi AnnorThe Chronicle
… Mahamudu Bawumia, and Hon. Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh. Three days of remembrance and thanksgiving The funeral activities will begin on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Denkyira Dominase. …
Kofi Sarfo Assiamah’s Legacy Of Service To Be Honoured At Denkyira DominaseJoy Online
The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2024 running mate, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has expressed confidence in the party’s delegates to make the right choices as they vote in the party’s national executive elections. …
NPP Delegates conference: The wisdom of the masses will prevail – NapoJoy Online
Former Energy Minister and former running mate to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the 2024 presidential election, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has said he has no interest in the outcome of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) national delegates conference but has expressed confidence that Dr Bawu …
I have no interest in this election; I believe Bawumia will win 2028 election – NAPOThe Ghanaian Times
… The renewed debate in Ghana about Dr Nkrumah’s legacy has gained added relevance following recent remarks by former New Patriotic Party running mate Matthew Opoku Prempeh. …
Beyond politics: Why Kwame Nkrumah’s ideals still matter for today’s leadersJoy Online
… The renewed debate in Ghana about Dr Nkrumah’s legacy has gained added relevance following recent remarks by former New Patriotic Party running mate Matthew Opoku Prempeh. …
Beyond politics: Why Kwame Nkrumah’s ideals still matter for today’s leadersJoy Online
… The event was attended by the Paramount Chief of Essikado Traditional and President of the Western Regional House of Chiefs, Nana Kobina Nketsia V; the former running mate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2024 general election, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh; the daughter of Osa …
Dr Kwame Nkrumah’s birthday celebration: Africa must heed Nkrumah’s vision of unity – Prof. LumumbaJoy Online
Former Energy Minister, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, says all Africans have much to learn from the inspiration and legacy of Ghana’s first President, Dr. …
Nkrumah’s inspiration should unite Africans despite political differences – Dr Opoku PrempehDr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, former Minister of Education and Energy, has been recognised by the African Regional Journal among 100 individuals in Africa whose achievements are considered inspirational. The awards celebrate work and achievements that serve as inspiration while encouraging greater participation in Africa's development.
13 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, former Minister of Education and Energy, has been recognised by the African Regional Journal among 100 individuals in Africa whose achievements are considered inspirational. The awards celebrate work and achievements that serve as inspiration while encouraging greater participation in Africa's development.
13 hours ago · The Chronicle →
A Joy Online opinion piece argues the NPP must close ranks behind Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO), Vice President Bawumia's running mate, citing his experience as Education Minister, policy depth, and established working relationship with the flagbearer as reasons to look beyond factional preferences.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO) delivered a public lecture at Coventry University on Education, Energy and Sustainable Development: Preparing Future Leaders for Africa's Transformation, following earlier engagements at the University of Ghana and the Busia Institute in London.
12 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Kofi Sarfo Assiamah, father of former Transport Minister Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, died on October 27, 2025, after a short illness. His three-day funeral ceremony at Denkyira Dominase in the Central Region is expected to draw former presidents, political leaders, traditional authorities, and business executives.
7 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the NPP's 2024 running mate, expressed confidence in party delegates to make the right choices in the party's national executive elections during the NPP National Delegates Conference in Kumasi on Saturday, saying the democratic process within the party must be respected and that he had no personal interest in influencing the outcome.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Energy Minister and 2024 running mate Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh says he has no interest in the NPP's current leadership contest but expressed confidence that Dr Bawumia will lead the party to victory in the 2028 presidential election, noting that Ghanaian elections have historically been competitive.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
As world leaders gather at the 81st UN General Assembly, the article argues that Ghana's founding president Dr Kwame Nkrumah's ideas on African unity, economic independence, and self-determination remain central to challenges facing today's leaders. The piece notes former NPP running mate Matthew Opoku Prempeh's call at NkrumahFest to honour Nkrumah's contribution beyond partisan politics.
24 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
As world leaders gather for the 81st UN General Assembly, questions Kwame Nkrumah raised about African unity, economic independence, and self-determination remain central to contemporary challenges. A former NPP running mate called on Ghanaians to honour Nkrumah's contribution beyond partisan politics at his 117th birthday celebration.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
At the annual NkrumahFest celebration in Nkroful, Kenyan Pan-Africanist Prof. P.L.O. Lumumba urged African leaders to return to the founding ideals of continental unity, saying that 66 years after independence, Africa remains politically divided and economically colonised despite its natural resource wealth—a betrayal of Dr. Nkrumah's vision that must be reversed.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Energy Minister Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh said at Nkrumah's 117th birthday commemoration that all Africans should learn from Ghana's first President's inspiration and legacy despite political differences. He argued that while Ghanaians may disagree on governance and economic policy, Nkrumah's fundamental contributions to nation-building and Pan-Africanism should rise above partisan politics.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's 2026 Nkrumahfest drew political leaders, government officials, and Pan-African advocates to commemorate Ghana's first President and discuss his vision for African unity, economic independence, and industrialisation. The event featured speakers including Prof. P.L.O. Lumumba, Samia Nkrumah (the late leader's daughter), and officials from both ruling and opposition parties.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Municipal Health Director of La-Dadekotopon has warned that open burning of household waste exposes Ghanaians to harmful pollutants, increasing risk of respiratory and cardiovascular conditions, with particular danger to pregnant women, children, and those with underlying health conditions. She urged the public to dispose of waste through appropriate channels, noting that smoke from burning does not remain localized and harms vulnerable populations including the immunocompromised.
2 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Vice Presidential candidate Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh has called for an evidence-based reassessment of Professor Kofi Abrefa Busia's administration in Ghana's Second Republic, arguing it should be judged on constitutional philosophy, policy choices, and development record rather than romanticised or solely by the military coup that ended it.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Former COCOBOD official Fiifi Boafo has criticised the NDC over recurring power outages, arguing the party has not demonstrated the capacity to manage the power sector effectively and that the frequent electricity disruptions are undermining public confidence in the government.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
At the 2026 US-Africa Nuclear Energy Summit in Accra, former Ghanaian Energy and Education Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh argued that Africa's nuclear programme success depends not just on reactor construction but on sustaining the institutions and talent pipeline to manage facilities long-term, starting with education from an early age.
21 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
NPP running mate Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh urged Ghanaians to uphold respect in political discourse, warning against personal attacks and insults disguised as criticism. He emphasized that while democracy permits criticism of leaders and ideas, such criticism should not undermine dignity, and cautioned that personal attacks harm democratic culture and set a poor example for young people.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Saint Anne's Anglican Church in Kumasi has honoured Agnes Addo Kufuor, ex-President Kufuor's elder sister and the church's only surviving founding member at age 103, with a commemorative plaque during the church's 95th anniversary celebration on Sunday.
28 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Former Education Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has praised ex-President John Agyekum Kufuor for strategically transforming selected senior high schools, including Kumasi Anglican SHS, with state-of-the-art infrastructure and educational tools to bridge the educational gap between urban and rural areas.
27 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Alma Adade-Prempeh, founder and CEO of Empowering Better Life Foundation, was among ten changemakers honoured at the London School of Global Entrepreneurship and Leadership 2026 Legacy Award in the UK for her humanitarian work empowering vulnerable members of society.
22 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The family and Dagbon Traditional Council have announced a three-day Adua—Islamic collective religious gatherings to seek Allah's mercy for the deceased—scheduled for Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi. The Council described the late King as a symbol of peace and unity, urging the people of Dagbon to maintain peace during the mourning period.
15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Akomaning Yeboah has officially filed his nomination to contest for the position of Communications Officer of the NPP in Abuakwa South Constituency. He has been involved in grassroots communication and party advocacy, including roles during the 2024 general election campaign and youth mobilisation efforts.
25 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh told University of Ghana students that political leaders must make realistic promises and follow through on commitments to avoid public disappointment. He emphasised that effective governance depends on preparation, strong networks, disciplined delivery, and that leadership requires more than ambition alone.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Event styling and floral design company Jandel Limited celebrated its 30th anniversary with government officials, business executives, and long-time partners at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra. Founder Madam Afi Amoro shared the company's story of perseverance and faith since its humble beginnings, reflecting on three decades of shaping Ghana's event industry.
6 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former NPP vice-presidential candidate Matthew Opoku Prempeh has said comments he made about Ghana's first President Kwame Nkrumah during the 2024 campaign were deliberately distorted by political opponents and media for partisan advantage. Speaking at the University of Ghana, he maintained his remarks were straightforward and rejected suggestions that he is arrogant, describing that perception as a political label created by critics.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice-presidential candidate Matthew Opoku Prempeh has stressed the importance of political leaders fulfilling their election commitments, warning that failure to deliver on promises undermines public confidence and diminishes the credibility of those in authority. He said governance should be centred on accountability and results, pointing to the Free Senior High School programme as an example of how delivering on a major policy pledge can strengthen trust between leaders and citizens.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh has donated medical equipment including pulse oximeters, blood pressure monitors, oxygen concentrators, suction machines, and patient stretchers to the Children's Ward of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital to mark his birthday and support child healthcare delivery.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the NPP running mate for the 2024 elections, presented medical equipment including oxygen cylinders, cardiac monitors, and pediatric BP monitors to the Children's Ward of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi, as well as playroom items and parcels for admitted children.
2 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Leading members of the NDC and NPP, including Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang and NPP running mate Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, attended the final funeral rites of Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi's father-in-law in Kumasi.
2 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Former Energy Minister Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh has dismissed social media allegations that he and some NPP MPs in Ashanti Region conspired with ECG officials to cause power outages, calling the claims false and politically motivated. He has instructed his legal team to act against the media house behind the allegations, urging the government instead to focus on solving Ghana's electricity crisis.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →