Prof Naana Jane OPoku Agyeman has been comfirmed as the running mate for John Mahama by the National Democratic Congress NDC, in the upcoming 2024 general elections.
According to the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party and its Council of Elders they confirmed Prof Opoku-Agyemang as the vice-presidential candidate of the party after former President Mahama presented her name to them as his choice for the position on Thursday, March 7, 2024.
Thus in a press release dated Thursday, March 7, and signed by the General Secretary, Fifi Kwettey, the party highlighted Prof. Opoku-Agyeman’s distinguished career as an academic and leader, emphasising her dedication to education and public service.
The nomination of Prof. Opoku-Agyeman, according to the party, reflects the NDC’s steadfast commitment to promoting inclusivity, diversity, and the empowerment of women in leadership positions.
Additionally the NDC also stated that its flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, is confident that with Prof Naana Jane as his running mate, they can return to power come January 2025.
“The National Democratic Congress (NDC) proudly announces the selection of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as the Running Mate to the party’s flag bearer, John Dramani Mahama, for the 2024 presidential elections.”
“Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang is a distinguished academic and leader renowned for her dedication to education and public service.
“Having served as Minister for Education and as the first female Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, she has emerged as a trailblazer for women in leadership across Ghana.”
“Her nomination underscores the NDC’s unwavering commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and the empowerment of women in leadership roles.
