Matthew Opoku Prempeh
Hon. Dr, Matthew Opoku Prempeh | |
|---|---|
| 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. He is a former Member of Parliament for the Manhyia South Constituency and a former Minister of Education in Ghana. He is popularly known as NAPO, an acronym for his traditional name, Nana Poku. He also served as the Minister of Energy from 2021 to 2024.