I Did Not Mean To Denigrate Nkrumah Or Any President – NAPO Apologises For ‘Your Nkrumah’ Comment

Running mate to the New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has apologised for his comparison of President Akufoo-Addo’s contribution to Ghana’s first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.

Dr. Opoku Prempeh usually referred to as NAPO in statement on July 12 said his comment were not meant to denigrate the 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.

The former Energy Minister added that he’s noted the concerns raised after his statement and “regret any discomfort caused.”

NAPO’s apologies is coming days after his statement has been met with condemnation even from some party stalwarts.

He noted that his comment reflects his personal opinion about President Akufo-Addo’s impact.

Source: GhanaFeed.Com