The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has accepted the resignation from office of Hon. Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, as Minister for Energy, with effect from 18″ July 2024.
This decision allows Dr. Opoku Prempeh to concentrate 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.
President Akufo-Addo has expressed profound 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 Minister for Energy has been marked by outstanding achievements and significant contributions to both sectors.
Following Dr. Opoku Prempeh’s resignation, President Akufo-Addo has tasked the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Abu Jinapor, MP for Damongo, to exercise Cabinet oversight responsibility over the Ministry of Energy.
Furthermore, the Minister-of-State-designate at the Ministry of Energy, Herbert Krapa, will handle the day-to-day administration of the Ministry. The President has requested that both individuals work closely with Dr. Opoku Prempeh to ensure a seamless transition.
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.
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