I did not mean to denigrate Nkrumah - Napo apologises

Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) running mate, has apologised for statements denigrating Ghana's first president, Kwame Nkrumah. In a brief statement, Dr. Opoku Prempeh, often known as NAPO, stated that his words were his own perspective and were not intended to offend Kwame Nkrumah or any prior president.

The apology comes only days after he stated at his unveiling in Kumasi that no President in Ghana's history, including former President Nkrumah, had performed better than President Akufo-Addo.

His comments generated massive backlash from the majority of the public with some demanding an apology and a retraction.

"I wish to emphasize that I never meant to disrespect our former president, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, or any of our former heads of state; including my grand uncle and mentor, John Agyekum Kufuor,” he stated.

“I note the concerns raised after my statement, I apologize sincerely and regret any discomfort caused,” he stated.

Source : Florence Kyei/Lead News Online