VIDEO: ‘The One Who Even Died’ – Netizens Descend On NAPO For ‘Disrespecting’ Atta-Mills

Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the running mate of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is being chastised on social media platform X for a recent political comment.

Speaking at the official launch of the Ashanti Regional NPP Campaign Working Committees and Women’s Conference in Kumasi, Dr Prempeh made reference to former presidents who have served Ghana and the role they played.

He acknowledged that the late Dr Hilla Limann, Jerry John Rawling, and John Agyekeum Kufuor all played a role in Ghana’s development.

In his attempt to recognise the late John Evans Fifii Atta-Mills, Dr Prempeh preceded with a comment that has been deemed disrespectful to the memory of the former statesman.

Speaking in the Akan dialect, he said, “Baako na owu ye no” to wit “the one who even died”.

 

 

Netizens have descended heavily on the former Energy Minister while recounting a recent controversy Dr Prempeh stirred after passing a derogatory remark while comparing Ghana’s first President Dr Kwame Nkrumah to President Akufo-Addo.

“This guy doesn’t know how to talk at all. He doesn’t even appear pleasing to neutrals. Very bad public communication skill,” a user wrote.

Another said, “He does not respect himself so how can he show respect to Ghanaians… Is impossible… Because of this man’s behaviour, the NPP has failed in advance…”

“Those asking how it is insulting no if someone describes President Kuffuor as baako na )te wheel chair mu mo aah, how will it sound? Why do we defend any rubbish all in the name of political affiliation?” another wrote.

During his introduction in Kumasi on July 9, Dr. Opoku Prempeh, also known as NAPO, claimed that President Akufo-Addo had outperformed Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, which led to widespread criticism.

While some people completely disagreed with the comparison, others took issue with the way it was presented.

Following the backlash, NAPO issued a public apology for his statements. However, the chiefs of Nkroful, Dr. Nkrumah’s birthplace, insisted that he apologize in person before they would accept it.

During his visit to the Nzema area, NAPO stopped by Nkroful to personally apologize for his remarks.

“I lived with Nzema people when I was growing up. Nzema people and I are one people. I will never disrespect Nkrumah in any way, anybody who attempts to disrespect Nkrumah will face the consequences of his actions.

“Nkrumah has done so much for the country. I was misconstrued, but I apologised to Ghanaians and I stand here before you to apologise for my comments again, forgive me, we’re all one people,” NAPO said.

In response, the chief of Nkroful, Nana Kwasi Kutua accepted the apology.

“NAPO’s comments received wide condemnation from Ghanaians because it was uncalled for. We hail the actions of Ghanaians, we thank them. We need to recognise that Nkrumah did a great job for the country.

“We’re a peaceful people, we don’t like violence, and we don’t want a situation where chaos will erupt in Ghana because of the Nzema people. We heard that NAPO apologised to Ghanaians for his comments. But he needed to come to Nzema to personally apologise to the traditional leaders and re-affirm his regrets.

“Today, he has asked for forgiveness from the chiefs, this is what we have all been waiting for, and so we accept his apology.”

Prior to this, Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II advised Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh not to make Dr Mahamudu Bawumia regret his decision in choosing him as his running mate and also prove others wrong for describing him as arrogant.

“Don’t let Dr Bawumia regret the decision to make you his running mate. You should be diligent and humble and listen to instructions from him. Be humble and do the work diligently for me. Have a listening ear and don’t upstage your boss.

“I’ve heard people say you are arrogant and I question myself because since your childhood I’ve not known you to be arrogant. I won’t agree with what people are saying but it is up to you to prove them wrong. We will pray for you to ensure that what God has for you will be made reality.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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