Election 2024: Naana Opoku-Agyemang Runs With Mahama

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as the running mate of John Dramani Mahama in the 2024 Presidential election.

This was conveyed in a statement on March 7, 2024, by the General Secretary of the country’s largest opposition party, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey.

“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.”

She will run with the former President who is seeking a comeback just like during the 2020 elections.

The NDC described her as 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.

The party is confident of tapping into the wealth of her extensive qualifications, experience, knowledge and expertise.

It added, “The NDC is excited to present such a formidable team to lead the party’s ticket. With 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.”

For his part, the flagbearer who chose to retain his 2020 running mate expressed confidence in her.

“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.”