A significant moment at the nomination party for Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang took an unexpected turn when Kwesi Ahwoi, a founding member of the National Democratic Congress, offered some advice to John Dramani Mahama’s running mate for the 2024 elections.
During the event held at the Ahwois’ office in Labone, as reported by Asaase Radio, Kwesi Ahwoi encouraged Prof Opoku-Agyemang to prepare herself for the possibility of assuming the presidency, citing the circumstances that led to John Mahama’s presidency in 2012 as a precedent.
In a video that quickly went viral, Kwesi Ahwoi proposed a toast, reminiscing about how John Mahama unexpectedly assumed the presidency after President Mills stepped aside. He advised Prof Opoku-Agyemang to remain vigilant and ready to take on the role of president if fate were to intervene similarly.
“John Mahama was not ready to be president at the time, but nature schemed things in such a way that President Mills had to give way to John Mahama. Anything can happen, so Naana, be ever prepared as your motto says, anything can happen, and you can become the President of the Republic of Ghana,” Kwesi Ahwoi said.
The National Democratic Congress officially confirmed Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as the running mate for the party’s flagbearer for the 2024 election on March 7, 2024.
In a statement issued by its General Secretary, Fiifi Kwetey, the NDC expressed pride in presenting a strong team of Mahama and Prof. Opoku-Agyemang for the upcoming presidential elections. The party highlighted Prof. Opoku-Agyemang’s vast experience and emphasized its commitment to empowering women.
“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,” the statement read.
The nomination of Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang reflects the NDC’s dedication to inclusivity, diversity, and the empowerment of women in leadership roles. With her extensive qualifications and experience, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang brings valuable knowledge and expertise to the NDC’s presidential ticket.