President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has designated the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, and Member of Parliament for Damongo Constituency, Samuel A. Jinapor, to have Cabinet oversight responsibility over the Energy Ministry.
This follows the resignation of the Minister for Energy, Hon Dr. Matthew Opoku-Prempeh, who has been named running mate to the Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
On Tuesday, 9th July 2024, Dr. Opoku-Prempeh was outdoored as the running mate to the NPP’s Flagbearer in Kumasi
Following his unveiling, Dr. Opoku Prempeh resigned from his position as Minister for Energy to focus on working with the flagbearer to win the upcoming elections.
A statement issued by the Director of Communications at the Presidency, Mr. Eugene Arhin, on Thursday 11th July 2024, said the President has accepted the resignation of Dr. Opoku-Prempeh as Energy Minister with effect from 18th July 2024.
The statement, also, said the President has asked the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, to have Cabinet oversight responsibility over the Ministry of Energy, while the Minister of State-designate for the Ministry of Energy, Herbert Krapa will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Ministry.
