Matthew Opoku Prempeh Ignores Ghanaian Man Who Asked Him For Money: "Come To My Office On Tuesday"
- A video of a brief engagement between former Manhyia MP Matthew Opoku Prempeh and some Ghanaian citizens has surfaced on social media
- The citizens asked the former Education Minister to give them "something small" for transportation but he refused and asked them to come and see him later
- Netizens who saw the video of the former Manhyia MP interacting with Ghanaian citizens expressed mixed reactions as
Former Member of Parliament for Manhyia, Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has become the talk of the town after his encounter with some Ghanaian citizens.
The citizens in a video approached the former Education Minister and complained about hardships, hoping that the Minister would offer them some money, but he didn't.
Source: TikTok
A member of the group emphasised their request, explaining that going home would be a challenge for them if Dr Opoku Prempeh did not come to their aid, as they did not even have money for transportation. However, this did not move the Minister.
He ignored their request and asked them to come and see him in his office on Tuesday, triggering reactions from the public.
Napo mourns the demise of former Houston Mayor
The running mate for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed pain over the demise of the former Mayor of Houston, Sylvester Turner.
The former Minister of Education took to Facebook, where he eulogised the late 70-year-old.
Describing Sylvester Turner as a friend and brother, Mathew Opoku Prempeh praised the late former Mayor for his commitment to enhancing the collaboration between the US and Ghana
"I have sadly learnt of the passing of my friend and brother, former Mayor of Houston, Sylvester Turner.Mayor Turner, as I called him, was passionate about deepening collaboration between Houston, the United States of America, and Ghana."
He recalled the fond memories he shared with Sylvester Turner in 2021 after visiting him in Houston.
"After my visit to him in Houston, Texas, in August 2021, he graciously returned the courtesy by visiting me as well in July 2023. We shared a strong commitment to maximizing the energy potential at our disposal."
The post concluded with the Member of Parliament for Manhyia confessing that the late Turner would be fondly missed.
"Mayor Turner will be fondly missed. May he rest in the bosom of the Lord until the last day of resurrection. Amen!"
Watch the video below:
Who is Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh?
Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh is a prominent politician and a dedicated member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
He's held various positions in government, including Education Minister, Energy Minister, etc. During the 2024 general elections, he was selected as the vice-presidential candidate for the NPP.
However, barely three months after leaving office, he refused to give citizens who approached him some money.
Netizens divided over Dr Prempeh's video
Netizens who saw the video expressed varied opinions in the comment section. While some sympathised with the citizens, others criticised the Minister for not attending to their needs.
@RashBala2 wrote:
"Sometimes we’re just shameless beggars."
@xdeala wrote:
"This man isn’t stingy he won’t give u money in public when he comes to our workplace he don’t even greet you bbut when leaving he will shake you with money."
@sefwitrend wrote:
"3y3 as3m oo."
@mrelorm wrote:
"This be what anor dey like about Ghanaians oo, everywhere them wan beg if you nor give them too ah, wo trimu y3 den."
@This_Steeze wrote:
"They go around begging, putting pressure on govt officials to become corrupt to meet their insatiable appetite then later blame the same government officials for being corrupt."
@hon_adutette wrote:
"One day, the people will have financial abilities like their servants and won't be seeing them as god."
@_nanaosei111 wrote:
"Tuesday as in next week or this video is old?"
@IAmKingBello wrote:
"If he had given them money, it’ll probably have also been a different story."
@Bizontw3 wrote:
"Kyer3 s3 the moment you see a politician p3 you will beg for money?"
@premooooooo wrote:
"Herrr Life."
@zomixoxo wrote:
"Appiah Stadium’s interns."
Napo rubbished Mahama's 24-hour policy
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh rubbished John Mahama’s 24-hour economy policy.
Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh at a campaign rally in Accra said that implementing the policy was not going to be possible.
Napo buttressed his point by adding that no country in the world had people working for 24 hours.
Article updated by Philip Boateng Kessie, Head of Human Interest Desk
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Source: YEN.com.gh
