NDC confirms Prof. Jane Opoku-Agyemang as Mahama’s 2024 running mate
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has confirmed Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as the running mate to the party's flag bearer, John Dramani Mahama, for the 2024 presidential election.
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The party's leadership made this public after the Council of Elders and National Executive Committee (NEC) met today [Thursday, March 7, 2024] to deliberate on her nomination, which was presented to them by the flagbearer on February 27, 2024.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang, who is a former Minister of Education, partnered former President Mahama during the 2020 election.
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In a statement signed by the party’s General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey to announce the confirmation, he said, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang’s nomination underscored the NDC's unwavering commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and the empowerment of women in leadership roles.
He added that she possessed extensive qualifications and experience and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the NDC's presidential ticket.
He indicated that the NDC's flagbearer was confidence in his running mate, saying; "I am proud to have Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as my running mate. Her integrity, dedication, and vision for a better Ghana make her the ideal candidate to join me in leading our party to victory in the upcoming elections."
Mr Kwetey said the NDC was excited to present such a formidable team to lead the party's ticket, stressing that “John Mahama and Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang at the forefront, the NDC is poised to introduce a bold and progressive vision for the future of Ghana.”
