By Edzorna Francis Mensah
The female Members of Parliament from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) side of the House stand united in support of the nomination of Professor Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang as the running mate for John Mahama in the upcoming 2024 presidential election.
The MPs at the news conference held in parliament on Thursday, March 7, 2024, by Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe-Ghansah, Member of Parliament for Ada, said the former running mate and “a distinguished leader in her own right, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, embodies the values of integrity, commitment, and dedication to public service that are central to the NDC’s vision for Ghana”.
“Throughout her tenure as minister of education and in other public offices, she has consistently demonstrated a commitment to advancing the interests of all Ghanaians, particularly women, children, and marginalised communities.”
According to them, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang’s reappointment as the vice-presidential candidate reflects the confidence that the NDC leadership and the party have reposed in her, and her ability to effectively steer the nation towards progress and prosperity is not in doubt because she has vast experience in academia, coupled with her tenure as Minister for Education, which speaks volumes about her capacity to address the pressing challenges facing the education system and to drive sustainable development across all sectors of our economy.
…”as female legislators, we recognise the historic significance of having a woman at the forefront of Ghana’s political landscape. Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang’s nomination not only paves the way for greater gender inclusivity in governance but also serves as an inspiration for young girls across the country to aspire to leadership roles and pursue their dreams without limitations.”
They also used the occasion to thank former President John Dramani Mahama for giving the female MPs and women in Ghana the best gift ahead of 2024 International Women’s Day by nominating professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang as the running mate for the great NDC.
“Your Excellency, John Dramani Mahama, we say thank you for inspiring inclusion and walking the talk by investing in women to accelerate progress,” they said.
They, however, called on all NDC members, supporters, and the Ghanaian electorate at large to rally behind John Dramani Mahama and Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang for victory.
