Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh says his lifelong commitment to public service was instilled in him from a very early age, shaped by a unique upbringing under the care of much older relatives.
“So brought up by grand uncles and uncles far older than myself, whose children were far older than me, and I served all of them, so that’s how I was brought up,” Mr Prempeh popularly known as NAPO shared during an interview on JoyNews’ Personality Profile with Emefa Adeti.
He explained that growing up in such an environment made service a natural part of his identity and decisions.
“So me growing up, having public service has been a duty that has been imprinted in my heart, mind, and everything I do, so even deciding to belong to which associations growing up were all the associations that brought public service to the fore.”
Dr. Opoku Prempeh cited his early participation in structured community-focused groups as foundational to his ethos of service.
“Like joining Boy Scouts at a very early age, being an altar boy. Not only that, joining the Red Cross Society, going to do medicine and public service.”
The former Energy Minister and 2024 Vice-Presidential candidate of the NPP emphasized that his life choices — from youth group involvement to professional pursuits — have always reflected a consistent desire to contribute meaningfully to society.
