Back ماثيو اوبوكو بريمبه ARZ Matthew Opoku Prempeh DAG Matthew Opoku Prempeh DGA Matthew Opoku Prempeh EE Matthew Opoku Prempeh French Matthew Opoku Prempeh GPE Matthew Opoku Prempeh GUR Matthew Opoku Prempeh Hausa Matthew Opoku Prempeh MOS Matthew Opoku Prempeh Twi
Hon. Dr, Matthew Opoku Prempeh | |
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| Former Member of Parliament for Manhyia South Constituency | |
| In office 7 January 2009 – 7 January 2025 | |
| Minister of Energy | |
| Assumed office 7 January 2021 - 2024 | |
| Preceded by | John Peter Amewu |
| Minister of Education | |
| In office 10 January 2017 – 6 January 2021 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Matthew Opoku Prempeh 23 May 1968 Pakyi No 2, Ghana |
| Political party | New Patriotic Party |
| Alma mater | Prempeh College Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Kennedy School of Government |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Medical doctor |
| Committees | Defense and Interior Committee; Appointments Committee |
Matthew Opoku Prempeh (born 23 May 1968) is a Ghanaian medical doctor and politician. He was the vice presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party for the 2024 Presidential and Parliamentary elections.[1] He is a former Member of Parliament for the Manhyia South Constituency and a former Minister of Education in Ghana.[2] He is popularly known as NAPO, an acronym for his traditional name, Nana Poku.[3][4][5] He also served as the Minister of Energy from 2021 to 2024.[6][7][8][9]
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- ^ "NAPO reacts to $1.2M World Bank cash controversy". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 27 May 2022. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- ^ "Matthew Opoku Prempeh is Minister designate for Education". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always. 10 January 2017. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- ^ "Napo Leads Covid-19 Stigma Fight". DailyGuide Network. 18 July 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ^ "Matthew Opoku Prempeh names library complex after late Queen Mother of Ashanti Kingdom". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- ^ "Hon. Matthew Opoku Prempeh". Retrieved 18 March 2021.
- ^ "Projects by government to solve energy crisis near completion – Matthew Opoku Prempeh - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 16 May 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ "Hon. Matthew Opoku Prempeh | Ministry of Energy". www.energymin.gov.gh. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- ^ "Relocation of Ameri plant will stabilise power - Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh". Graphic Online. Retrieved 20 August 2022.