FoB’08 Foundation (Friends of Bawumia 2008 Group) popularly known as FoB’08, a political group affiliated with the flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has congratulated Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh on his nomination and subsequent approval as the running mate of the party.

The congratulatory message from FoB’08 (Friends of Bawumia 2008 Group) follows the approval of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh by the National Executive Council (NEC) of the NPP to partner with Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for the 2024 polls.

An official statement signed by the Head of Communications of FoB’08 (Friends of Bawumia 2008 Group), Emmanuel Twumasi, stressed that the choice of Dr.
Matthew Opoku Prempeh as the running mate of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia would enhance the party’s chances of winning a third consecutive election.

“Even though the choice of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh by the next President of Ghana, Dr. Bawumia didn't come to us as a surprise, we in the FoB'08 Foundation are more confident than ever that, the pair of Dr. Bawumia and Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh who is affectionately called NAPO would enhance the chances of the NPP in winning a third round of political election in Ghana dubbed breaking the 8.”

The statement touted the successful implementation of the government’s flagship Free Senior High School policy during his tenure as the Minister of Education as well as his extensive experience in the political space to back Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh's selection.

“Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh after he successfully implemented and supervised the famous FSHS policy, the biggest social intervention policy implemented by any political party in Ghana since independence, coupled with his vast knowledge and experience in Ghanaian politics can only bring to the table more fortunes for the development of all citizens in the country irrespective of the age, gender, religion, and ethnicity,” the statement added.

The statement further emphasized FoB'08's (Friends of Bawumia 2008 Group) commitment and readiness to support Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh in any capacity to secure victory for the NPP in the December 2024 election.

“We in the FoB'08 Foundation therefore look forward to working harmoniously with the new Running Mate of the NPP having worked with H. E. Alhaji Dr Bawumia as then Running Mate to H. E. Nana Akufo-Addo since 2008 to date. Our doors are wide open as we are battle-ready to serve and work with Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh in any capacity deemed necessary to help the NPP win the December 7, 2024 General Elections,” the statement concluded.