Akufo-Addo accepts Opoku Prempeh’s resignation as Energy Minister

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has accepted the resignation of Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh.

Opoku Prempeh popularly known as NAPO resigned as the Energy Minister following his elevation as the running mate of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, effective 18th July 2024.

“The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has today, Thursday, 11th July 2024, accepted the resignation from office of Hon. Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, as Minister for Energy, with effect from 18th July 2024.”

President Akufo-Addo expressed deep gratitude to 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,” a statement by Director of Communications, Eugene Arhin noted.

This decision has been made to enable Dr Opoku Prempeh to focus on his new role as the running mate.

President Akufo-Addo has asked the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Abu Jinapor, MP for Damongo, to exercise Cabinet oversight responsibility over the Ministry of Energy.

Read the statement below