In a strategic move to win the hearts of Muslim voters, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the Vice-Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has been actively engaging with Islamic clergy and communities across the country.
His latest outreach effort took him to the Ashanti Region, where he reiterated his commitment to promo ting harmonious coexistence among Ghanaians, free from religious and ethnic divisions.
Dr. Opoku Prempeh, also known as Napo, has been a vocal advocate for Muslim rights and has consistently criticized the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) for its alleged dislike for Muslims.
During his recent campaign tour in the Savanna Region, Napo accused the NDC of removing Mohammed Muntaka and Haruna Iddrisu from leadership positions in Parliament because they are Muslims.
Napo’s comments have sparked controversy, with some critics accusing him of making divisive statements.
However, he has maintained that his comments are aimed at exposing the NDC’s alleged anti-Muslim sentiments.
He has also criticized the NDC for pledging to build mortuaries in Muslim communities, which he sees as an affront to Muslim customs surrounding death and burial.
Despite the controversy surrounding his comments, he remains committed to his message of unity and inclusivity.
He has assured Muslim voters that the NPP is a party that values diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all Ghanaians, regardless of their religious or ethnic background.
Napo reiterated his commitment to Dr. Bawumia’s vision for a united Ghana, saying, “A vote for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia will ensure that Ghana stays united because he is an embodiment of same. With God, it is possible!”.
-BY Daniel Bampoe