I’m Happy And Proud to Have Prof. Naana Opoku-Agyemang as My Running Mate – John Mahama

John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), expressed his pride in having Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang as his running mate in the general elections of 2024.

In an X post, John Dramani Mahama wrote, “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.”

On Thursday, March 7, the National Democratic Congress made her choice public.

She is a famous academic and leader known for her commitment to public service and education, according to the NDC. Serving as both the first female Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast and the Minister of Education, she has become a pathfinder for women in leadership roles throughout Ghana.

Her nomination demonstrates the party’s steadfast support for diversity, inclusivity, and the advancement of women in positions of leadership. Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, who is highly qualified and experienced, adds a plethora of knowledge and experience to the NDC’s presidential ticket.
In the X post, John mahama expressed confidence in his running mate wrote. He said, “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.”

In appreciation statement, she said, “Today, I received the news of my confirmed selection as the Running Mate to His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, Flagbearer and Leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and incoming President of the Republic of Ghana with profound humility and great honour.”

It is worthy of note that this is the second time former President John Mahama has nominated me as his Running Mate. I express my eternal gratitude to him. By this choice, our Flagbearer has demonstrated remarkable consistency, an unwavering commitment to inclusivity and innovation, and an inspirational belief in the Ghanaian woman.

“I wish to convey my heartfelt appreciation to the NDC Council of Elders, the National Executive Committee, the rank and file of our party, friends, well-wishers and indeed all Ghanaians for the overwhelming support and endorsement.

I am not one to take lightly the confidence reposed in me, neither am I oblivious of the national decay and widespread despondency in our beloved country. I express my absolute readiness and commitment to partner His Excellency John Dramani Mahama to serve the people of Ghana with integrity, dignity, truthfulness, hard-work and patriotism to reposition our dear country as a beacon of hope and opportunity.

“I have no doubt in my mind that we can count on His Excellency John Mahama to give us that selfless, incorruptible, visionary and inclusive leadership that Ghana urgently needs to transform the fortunes of Ghanaians. I shall give this noble task everything in me.

“Ghanaians are looking up to the NDC, and I firmly believe in our unflinching resolve and sacred pledge to work hard to build the Ghana we want together.
Let us make history!”