The event is expected to take place at the Manhyia Palace to serve as a testament to the royal ties between Dr. Opoku Prempeh, a son of Manhyia-Apagyafie and the Asante Kingdom.

Among other things, the ceremony will end with formal blessings being bestowed upon Dr. Opoku Prempeh by the Asantehene.

He will also receive well-wishes along with prayers for a successful governance should the NPP secure victory in the December 7 general elections.

After the introduction, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will officially outdoor the Energy Minister, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, as the running mate to the flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

The event will take place at the Jubilee Park in Kumasi.

This was after the National Council of NPP on Thursday, July 4, unanimously endorsed the Manhyia South MP affectionately known as NAPO at a meeting held at the Alisa Hotel, Accra.

The nomination has been widely accepted by the rank and file of the NPP.

President Akufo-Addo has said that the partnership is an excellent one that will help the NPP retain power in the December 7 election.

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He emphasisd that the overall acceptance of the election results hinges on the Commission’s demonstration of transparency throughout the entire electoral process – before, during, and after the polls.

The respected monarch, speaking at the 57th Special Congregation of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), said it is fairness that will instill trust in the Commission and ultimately lead to the widespread acceptance of the election results.

“The Electoral Commission must ensure fairness and be seen to be an impartial arbiter in the electoral process”.

The Ashanti Kingdom’s overlord also advised political parties to be cautious of their statements during campaign periods.

“As the campaign temperature gains momentum, it is incumbent on all stakeholders particularly the political parties and their teeming supporters to uphold the sanctity of discourse and refrain from the propagation of divisive rhetoric and incendiary language.

“Our collective aspiration must be to foster an environment of mutual respect and constructive dialogue. In priding ourselves as a democratic nation, I urge all to unite in our resolve to safeguard the integrity of our established democratic institutions,” Otumfuo urged.

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He attributes these military takeovers to the challenging economic conditions faced by nations, leading to the ousting of democratically elected governments.

Addressing the St. Andrews Africa Summit in Scotland, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II vehemently opposed the notion of military coups as a solution to Africa’s problems.

He emphasized that regardless of the circumstances, he firmly believes that military takeovers are not the answer.

“Let me make it categorically clear that regardless of the circumstances, I do not think that a military takeover offers the solution to the problems of our continent. There was a time when circumstances produced the notion that the gun was the solution, those times are over. We are in completely different circumstances now. The critical problems confronting Africans’ economy from North to South, East to West, the burden is the economy,” the Asantehene said.

Several African countries have experienced coups in recent years, with notable instances in Niger and Gabon.

The most recent incident occurred in Gabon when military officers took control on August 30, announcing the annulment of election results that declared President Ali Bongo the winner.

The Electoral Commission’s declaration had sparked allegations of fraud by the opposition.

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