Speak on politics, you've the right to do so - NAPO to traditional leaders

Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, widely known as NAPO, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) running mate for the 2024 elections, has called on traditional leaders across Ghana to actively participate in the country's political discourse.

During a meeting with the Nungua Traditional Council in Accra, NAPO emphasized the crucial role chiefs play in shaping the nation and stressed the importance of their voices being heard on national issues.

Highlighting the significant influence of traditional rulers, NAPO urged the electorate in Nungua to consider voting for the NPP and Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the upcoming December elections.

He asserted that traditional leaders have the right and duty to speak on national matters, as they are integral agents of development.

NAPO reminded the audience of the vital role chiefs played in the fight for Ghana’s independence, arguing that they should not be excluded from expressing their opinions on political issues.

He underscored the necessity of involving traditional leaders in political discussions to ensure their valuable perspectives contribute to the nation's progress.

“My campaign is different; I visit every royal house to tell them one thing. I tell them to help us, pray for us, guide us, counsel us, and give us direction. So, the Ghana that we’re developing is a Ghana that will be developed in freedom,” NAPO stated.

He further implored traditional leaders and elders to recognize their rights in the political arena.

“Have you realized that politicians have turned around to tell you not to do politics? If we didn’t do politics, how did we come by independence? I’m not saying wear NPP colours or NDC colours,” he clarified.

“I’m saying that whether it is NPP or NDC, it’s your right to tell us what is right.

It is not our right to tell you not to be part of us; it is your right to crave it.

The people of Nungua should crave Nungua; it’s theirs.

Everything God put on Nungua was for the development of Nungua,” NAPO concluded.