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0 Former National Chair of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Peter Mac Manu has described the Nkrumah-Akufo-Addo comparison made by running mate to the flagbearer of the NPP, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh as a political gaffe that has occurred to many politicians.
He explained that on political platforms, several issues may happen which will get the speakers carried away.
Speaking on the Hot Issues with TV3’s Kemeni Amanor on Sunday, July 15, Mr Mac Manu said “I have listened to various comments on it, on social media, radio, and TV, some in favour, some against. The moment NAPO was speaking I was on a dais, I did not anticipate any gaffe, I thought he had been given the opportunity as running mate, the National Council has given its approval, and he is now on a marketing spree for the party and for the elections.
“I will say that the election is about NPP and NDC, so this issue about Nkrumah, for me, must be made to rest because we are talking about an election scheduled for December 7 between NPP, NDC, and others.
“So if you have been outdoored and you have such a huge crowd to come and watch you I will not concentrate anything about the Kwame Nkrumah, I will rather concentrate on my competitor. On political platforms, many things happen and it has happened to many politicians, we call it gaffe in politics. I think NPP as a party has not come out to say anything about this because for NPP it is a competition between the NPP and the NDC and others. With Kwame Nkrumah and the CPP, even recently I heard that CPP are not going to field a presidential candidate.”
Dr Opoku Prempeh apologised for his comparison of President Akufo-Addo’s contribution to Ghana’s first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.
Dr. Opoku Prempeh usually referred to as NAPO in a statement on July 12 said his comments were not meant to denigrate former President Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.
“I wish to emphasise that I never meant to disrespect our former President Dr. Kwame Nkrumah or any of our former heads of state, including my own grand uncle and mentor, Mr. John Agyekum Kufuor,” his statement said.
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The former Energy Minister added that he’s noted the concerns raised after his statement and “regret any discomfort caused.”
NAPO’s apology came days after his statement has been met with condemnation even from some party stalwarts.
He noted that his comment reflects his personal opinion abo
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