President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has accepted the resignation of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh as Minister for Energy, effective July 18, 2024.
According to a statement from the Presidency, Dr. Opoku Prempeh’s resignation is to enable him to focus on his new role as the Vice-Presidential Candidate and Running Mate to Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the upcoming elections.
President Akufo-Addo expressed his gratitude to Dr. Opoku Prempeh for his dedicated service, stating, “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.”
The President has tasked the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, to oversee the Ministry of Energy, while the Minister-of-State-designate at the Ministry of Energy, Herbert Krapa, will handle the day-to-day administration.
“I extend my best wishes and God’s blessings to Dr. Opoku Prempeh in his new role, and am confident that he will continue to serve the party and the nation with distinction,” President Akufo-Addo said.
“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,” it explained.
“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,” the statement added.
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.
“The President extends his best wishes and God’s blessings to Dr. Opoku Prempeh in his new role, and is confident that he will continue to serve the party and the nation with distinction,” Eugene Arhin, Director of Communication at the presidency wrote.
Hon. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has kickstarted his campaign in the Western and Western North regions as running mate of the ruling NPP whilst the flagbearer of the party, Dr Mahammudu Bawumia takes off in the Northern Regions of the country.
