The Head of the Political Science Department at the University of Ghana, Prof Alidu Seidu says the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will struggle to project its running mate Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh to voters who are not part of their party.
There's a perception that the former Education Minister is arrogant, and this has been compounded by a recent utterance he made about the country's power challenges when some citizens were requesting a load-shedding timetable.
Speaking on JoyNews' Upfront with Raymond Acquah, the Political Scientist wondered if the party could effectively execute the task of projecting him differently within the limited time frame.
Read Also: NAPO is competent, someone even said he can manage a desert – Nana B
“We have just six months to elections. Yes, you can convince the NPP supporters that ‘this is not how Napo is. Few people have worked with Napo and they know that these are perceptions and that Napo is not like that.’
“But we the people outside NPP or even people within the party who haven’t fraternised with him, how long will it take them to change their perception?” he quizzed.
He continued “And a lot of people have been referring to the recent 'dumsor' which a lot of Ghanaians were angered. Because 'dumsor' has affected their work, businesses, and personal life.”
But the National Organiser of the NPP and a confidante of the NPP running mate, Henry Nana Boakye, says in the coming days the party will roll out its strategy to counter all the negative issues raised about Dr Prempeh.
“I have worked closely with him, so for me, I see a lot of confidence in him. I see somebody who is committed and dedicated to his work, I see that he has the energy to always turn things around.
“As a political party, the ticket must be sold to Ghanaians and that is what we are going to do,” he stated.
Latest Stories
-
Alan Kyerematen is the situational leader Ghana needs at this critical time – Boniface Siddique
10 mins -
Speaker to address media on recent developments in Parliament, other issues on Wednesday
10 mins -
#Eleection2024: It’s a collective responsibility to maintain peace – Asogli Queen
15 mins -
Bawku conflict claims 61-year-old man, raising death toll to 22
21 mins -
Ghana’s education system stifles critical thinking, innovation – Sam Jonah
26 mins -
“Pay us our royalties” – Celestine Donkor’s manager to Boomplay
33 mins -
Ghana’s overlooked cocoa farmers: The key to a fair and sustainable cocoa industry
56 mins -
Napo urges Seikwa to reject NDC, accuses Asiedu Nketiah of rejecting his hometown
1 hour -
MTN Foundation empowers Volta Region entrepreneurs to drive Ghana’s economic transformation
1 hour -
Sam Jonah criticises reliance on past questions, calls for education reform
1 hour -
Abronye lauds Napo’s impact in Bono Region
1 hour -
Election 2024: Confusion rocks GFP as 2 factions send contradictory letters to EC
2 hours -
NDC Chairman asks NPP supporters to vote out governing party to allow internal restructuring
2 hours -
More youth to enjoy digital skills training – Dr Bawumia
2 hours -
Sam Jonah calls for military-based National Service in Ghana
2 hours