NDC elects Prof Naana Jane as 2024 Running Mate

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially announced Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as the running mate for the party’s flagbearer in the upcoming 2024 elections, John Dramani Mahama.

This confirmation came after Mahama presented her name to the National Executive Committee (NEC) and Council of Elders on Thursday, March 7, 2024.

The party, through its General Secretary Fifi Kwetey, expressed pride in the pairing of Mahama and Prof Naana Jane for the presidential elections.

The statement highlighted Prof Naana Jane’s extensive experience, particularly as a former Minister of Education and the first female Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast. Her nomination signifies the NDC’s commitment to promoting women in leadership roles.

“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. Possessing extensive qualifications and experience, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the NDC’s presidential ticket,” part of the statement reads.

Described as a distinguished academic and leader known for her dedication to education and public service, Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has become a trailblazer for women in leadership in Ghana.

The NDC emphasized their dedication to inclusivity, diversity, and the empowerment of women, emphasizing her qualifications and expertise that she brings to the party’s presidential ticket.

According to the NDC, John Dramani Mahama expressed confidence in his running mate, stating, “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.”

The NDC’s statement underscores their belief that with Prof Naana Jane as the running mate, they stand a strong chance of returning to power in January 2025. The party’s commitment to empowering women and promoting inclusive leadership is highlighted through this significant nomination.