The New Patriotic Party's (NPP) running mate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, commonly known as NAPO, has been the subject of controversy in Ghana due to a viral video. The video purports to capture NAPO consuming what looks to be alcohol during a social gathering shortly after he publicly called former President John Dramani Mahama a "drunkard." The video has sparked contentious debates concerning the moral character of public leaders and the existence of unfair leadership practices.
During what appears to be a party, NAPO can be seen in the video drinking casually from a glass while standing beneath a coconut tree. Since he occasionally exhibits strange behavior at campaign events, which some attribute to alcohol use, many observers assume the drink is an alcoholic beverage rather than a soft drink.
Many have criticized the video, pointing out the inconsistency between his actions and his charges against Mahama. He has been called disingenuous by several Ghanaians, who doubt his sincerity. "If he calls Mahama a drunkard while drinking himself, who really is the drunkard?" asked one social media critic.
However, NAPO's supporters contend that without concrete proof, assumptions shouldn't be formed. They claim that the substance of the drink has not been confirmed and speculate that the video may have been made public as part of a political smear effort to harm his reputation ahead of the elections.
This episode has contributed to growing concerns about the moral character of political leaders as the election season heats up. It's unclear if the film will have a long-term effect on NAPO's political goals, but it has unquestionably spurred a national dialogue about responsibility and the personal behavior of candidates for public office.
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Source: Omarion TV