Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO, has resigned from his position as Energy Minister.
The announcement follows his selection as the running mate of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential candidate for the 2024 elections.
President Akufo-Addo has accepted NAPO’s resignation, effective July 18, 2024, enabling him to focus on his new role in the forthcoming election campaign.
In a statement signed by Eugene Arhin, Director of Communications at the Presidency, President Akufo-Addo expressed gratitude for Dr. Opoku Prempeh’s dedicated service.
Highlighting his “stellar record of accomplishments” in both the education and energy sectors, Mr Arhin noted the significant contributions Dr. Opoku Prempeh has made during his tenure.
In response to the resignation, President Akufo-Addo has appointed Hon. Abu Jinapor, the current Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and MP for Damongo, to assume Cabinet oversight responsibility for the Ministry of Energy.
Concurrently, Herbert Krapa, the Minister-of-State-designate at the Ministry of Energy, will manage the day-to-day operations.
The President has instructed Mr Jinapor and Mr Krapa to collaborate closely with Dr. Opoku Prempeh to ensure a smooth and effective transition in the Ministry’s affairs.
Read below the statement by the presidency
PRESIDENT AKUFO-ADDO ACCEPTS RESIGNATION OF HON. DR. MATTHEW OPOKU PREMPEH AS MINISTER FOR ENERGY
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has today, Thursday, 11th July 2024, accepted the resignation from office of Hon. Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, as Minister for Energy, with effect from 18th July 2024.
This decision has been made to enable Dr. Opoku Prempeh to focus on his new role as the Vice-Presidential Candidate and Running Mate to the 2024 Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
President Akufo-Addo has expressed his deep gratitude to Hon. Dr. Matthew 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.
The President extends his best wishes and God’s blessings to Dr. Opoku Prempeh in his
new role, and is confident that he will continue to serve the party and the nation with
distinction.
Eugene Arhin
Director of Communications