Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, Vice Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has successfully mediated a longstanding feud between two factions in the Fomena Constituency of the Ashanti Region.
The dispute, which spanned four years and led to the closure of the NPP’s constituency office, had hampered party operations and caused frustration among members.
Dr. Prempeh, popularly known as “Napo,” brought both sides together during his visit to Fomena on Friday, where he campaigned in support of the NPP’s presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
His intervention, marked by patience and diplomacy, resulted in a breakthrough as current and former constituency executives agreed to reconcile.
In a private meeting, Napo listened to the grievances of both factions and urged them to forgive past issues, unite, and work toward the party’s success in the upcoming 2024 elections.
He emphasized that unity was crucial to retaining power, highlighting the achievements of the NPP government under President Akufo-Addo.
Napo also backed the party’s decision to support sitting independent MP Andrew Asiamah for the Fomena parliamentary seat in 2024.
Asiamah, who won the seat as an independent in 2020 but has since worked closely with the NPP in Parliament, will run on the NPP ticket in the next election.
Napo stressed that this move would help reunite the party base and bolster its chances in the constituency.
The reconciliation process was further cemented when former Fomena NPP Chairman Akwasi Nti, who led one of the factions, handed over the keys to the party office to the current executives, signaling his commitment to peace.
The current chairman, Akwasi Adom, also called for reconciliation and promised to lead the party with unity as they prepare for the December 7, 2024, elections.
Both sides expressed their willingness to put the past behind them and work together for the NPP’s success, thanks to Napo’s effective mediation.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
