Energy Minister-designate Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, also known as, NAPO has apologised to Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang running mate of former President John Dramani Mahama after describing her as an embarrassment during the build up to the 2020 polls.
This came after the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Okudzeto Ablakwa had asked if he made the comments and he answered yes.
According to Ghanaweb, the Manhyia South constituency Member of Parliament had said in an interview on ASEMPA FM that Prof Opoku-Agyemang as Minister left the education sector burdened with the following debts per the Mahama administration’s own handing over notes:
Feeding Grants for Colleges of Education – GHS36 million
Feeding Grants for Special Schools – GHS4.7 million
SHS Subsidy – GHS24 million
Progressively Free Senior High School debt – GHS33 million
Capitation Grant, GHS8 million
GETFund debt – GHS3.7 billion
“She doesn’t understand education”, Dr. Opoku Prempeh said.
He was asked if he had regrets about making the comments and he answered yes and apologized.
He said he never said anything against the person of the professor.
“I am sure the words are harsh and I do apologize,” he added.
GhanaFeed.com
