Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the running mate to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, has embarked on a six-day tour of the Eastern Region, starting from today, Wednesday, October 9, to Monday, October 14, 2024.
This tour aims to energize the party’s base and rally support for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the upcoming December elections.
Day 1: Wednesday, October 9 –
Dr. Prempeh will visit Afram Plains South and Afram Plains North Constituencies respectively.
Day 2: Thursday, October 10-
The running mate will pay a courtesy call on Okyenhene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin followed by visits to Abuakwa South and Fanteakwa North for a program.
Day 3: Friday, October 11 –
Dr. Prempeh will participate in the CBOD Energy Manifesto Townhall in Accra and later visit Upper Manya Krobo.
Day 4: Saturday, October 12-
A durbar at Okyenhene’s Palace and a visit to Upper West Akyem are scheduled for the day.
Day 5 & 6: Sunday, October 13 – Monday, October 14 –
Dr. Prempeh will wrap up his tour with visits to Akwatia and Ayensuano on Monday.
The tour is part of Dr. Prempeh’s nationwide constituency-focused campaign, which began in the Ashanti Region in August.
The running mate has been rallying support for Dr. Bawumia, highlighting the NPP’s achievements in education, health, industrialization, and job creation.
With the December polls looming, Dr. Prempeh’s Eastern Region tour is crucial in securing votes for the NPP.
-BY Daniel Bampoe