Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) running mate, has expressed regret for his divisive comments regarding Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s legacy.
As Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s running partner, NAPO, as he is colloquially known, faced criticism for drawing comparisons between President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Ghana’s first president.
He has finally apologized for what many Ghanaians and the Convention Peoples Party (CPP) demanded.
He made it clear that his remarks at an NPP rally in Kumasi were not meant to belittle the revered legacy of Dr. Nkrumah.
I wish to emphasise that I never meant to disrespect our former President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah or any of our former heads of state, including my own grand uncle and mentor, Mr. John Agyekum Kufuor,” portions of the statement read.
He continued, “I note the concerns raised after my statement. I apologise sincerely and regret any discomfort caused.”
This apology comes after he had defended the comments despite public condemnation.
Read full statement below:
