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NAPO resigns as Energy Minister

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The running mate of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia Bawumia, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has resigned as Energy Minister.

The resignation comes after he was officially selected as the running mate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the presidential election.

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has accepted the resignation of Dr. Opoku Prempeh as Minister for Energy, with effect from July 18, 2024.

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A statement issued and signed by the Director of Communications at the Presidency, Eugene Arhin, disclosed that 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.

By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana

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