Ghana Needs Leaders Like You Sefwi Wiawso Omanhene Hails NAPO

Omanhene of Sefwi Wiawso traditional area, Katakyie Kwasi Bumagama II has applauded the Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh for exhibiting a bold character as a public official.

According to the Katakyie Bumagama, Ghana will be better if bold leaders like Matthew Opoku Prempeh are at the helm of affairs.

The Omanhene made these remarks when the Energy Minister paid a courtesy call on him at his palace in Sefwi Wiawso on Monday, 13th May, 2024.

“I have always admired your boldness as a leader and you have demonstrated this through out your stewardship first at the Education Ministry and now as Energy Minister. I have always said that if your government had just three of your kind, you would have been far ahead”, Katakyie Bumagama said.

Dr. Prempeh expressed his appreciation to the Omanhene and indicated the need for synergy between traditional leaders and politicians describing both groups are "agents of development".

He stated; "As a son of Chief, myself, I very much hold the chieftaincy institution in very high esteem and I believe that we must work for this beautiful partnership to thrive...The visit has provided the chance for us to discuss germane issues of national interest especially in pursuit of our roles as agents of development. I am encouraged by the words of motivation of you, Katakyie, and thus, remain focused in doing my best as a public official for our country.”

It may be recalled that during a similar visit by the Energy Minister to the palace of the Awoamefia of Anlo State, Torgbui Sri III, he also applauded him for his sterling leadership.