Confirm ‘Napo’ as running mate to start 2028 campaign – Former NPP MP for Manhyia North

Former Manhyia North Member of Parliament, Collins Owusu Amankwah, has urged the New Patriotic Party (NPP) leader, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to officially confirm Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, also known as “Napo”, as his running mate. Amankwah believes that an immediate announcement will enable the party to commence its campaign ahead of the upcoming elections.

He stated that with the internal party contests largely finalized, the focus should now shift to a proactive nationwide promotional effort. He emphasized that resolving the uncertainty surrounding Prempeh’s selection is essential before unveiling the ticket to the Ghanaian voters. "We have successfully elected our flagbearer and stabilized the party’s grassroots structure, leaving only the national executive elections," Amankwah said.

He cautioned that delaying the official declaration could create internal dissent. He noted that multiple individuals are vying for the position, which could divert the party’s focus. While acknowledging that personal ambitions are natural, Amankwah argued that prolonged speculation is detrimental to party unity. He appealed to Bawumia to confirm the choice of Napo so that the party can begin marketing the ticket to the electorate and demonstrate their readiness to govern after the national elections.

Touching on the benefits of recent internal elections, Amankwah highlighted that the NPP is well-positioned to begin early reconciliation and mobilization efforts at the base. He called on party leadership to utilize this opportunity to engage those who may have been marginalized in previous contests. "Our party must capitalize on this momentum, oil the political machine at the grassroots, and reconcile every dissatisfied member as we build a formidable campaign," he concluded.