Former Education Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku-Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO, has disclosed that he is under investigation by the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) over his tenure at the Ministry.
The 2024 Vice Presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), confirmed the development in an interview with 1957 News.
“As for accountability, nobody can escape it. People don’t know that I’ve been invited by the NIB to assist in investigations into some issues during my time at the Ministry of Education. I couldn’t have declined that invitation, he shared.
The former Manhyia South MP noted that he has honoured NIB’s invitation and provided the required information, with his recent appearance being Tuesday, June 3.
“I’ve forgotten some of the issues; I can’t remember everything that happened while I was in office. That is why we have technocrats and others who assist in running the ministry and keep records. For the issues I clearly remember, I spoke to them during the invitation. I have spent my whole day today at the NIB, and I may go there again tomorrow,” he said.
Napo emphasised the importance of transparency and humility in public service, charging the incumbent political leaders to act with integrity.
“I always say that those of us in politics should know that no condition is permanent. Today, you can be in power; the next day, you could be in opposition. So politicians in power should always be mindful of what they do with the authority entrusted to them, so that if they are asked to account for their stewardship tomorrow, they can easily do so,” he said.
Napo’s disclosure comes at a time come when several members of the immediate past NPP government have been summoned for questioning.
