Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, (Napo), New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Manhyia South constituency in the AshantiRegion, has resigned as Minister of Energy with effect from 18 July 2024.
Napo tendered in his resignation letter to the President on Thursday, 11 July 2024 after his official outdooring as running mate to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia at the Jubilee Park in Kumasi on Tuesday, 9 July 2024. President Akufo-Addo in a rely to Dr Opoku-Prempeh also dated 11 July 2024, accepted his resignation.
“This is to acknowledge receipt of your letter of 11 July 2024, informing me of your decision to resign from Government as Minister for Energy with effect from 18 July 2024.
“In the circumstances, I accept your resignation as I know that you are going to play another vital role in the fortunes of our party, the New Patriotic Party. I count on you to effect a smooth transition of the affairs of the Ministry into the hands of the person designated to succeed you,” President Akufo-Addo’s responds to Napo’s resignation letter read.
“I want to express to you my profound gratitude and appreciation for the exemplary work you have done in my government, both as Minister for Education and Minister for Energy,” Akufo-Addo’s acceptance letter sighed by apmediagh.com further read.
In a press release signed by Eugene Arhin, director of communications at the Jubilee House, announcing Napo’s resignation, the presidency indicated that “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.
“The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Abu Jinapor, MP for Damongo has been asked by President Akufo-Addo to exercise Cabinet oversight responsibility over the Ministry of Energy,” the press release read.
“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,” the statement further indicated.
“The Minister-of-State-designate at the Ministry of Energy, Herbert Krapa, will be responsible for the day-to-today 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 statement added.
