The NAPO Touch: The Kingmaker within the NPP

Within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO, is increasingly regarded as more than a political heavyweight. He is a trusted voice whose endorsement carries real weight among the grassroots.

His influence is clear in the Ashanti Region, where candidates he backed, including Regional Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah (COKA), won their internal elections. Nationally, his support for figures such as John Boadu, Justin Frimpong Kodua, Nana B, Kwadwo Bamba, Nana Akomea, and Hawa Koomson has also been linked to strong electoral outcomes.

NAPO’s strength lies in his connection with the party base. Delegates and supporters see him as a leader who understands their concerns and can unite the party behind a common cause. His political judgment, loyalty, and mobilising ability have made him a key figure in shaping the NPP’s internal direction.

As the party looks to the future, the “NAPO Touch” represents more than endorsement it represents trust, unity, and momentum.

Authored by:

Appiah Brenya Francis

Research Officer, Bekwai Constituency