Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the running mate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has officially stepped down from her role as Chancellor of the Women’s University in Africa, located in Harare, Zimbabwe.
This decision comes as she shifts her full attention to the 2024 presidential campaign of John Mahama.
A statement released by James Agyenim-Boateng, the Spokesman for the NDC running mate, and shared with the Ghana News Agency, confirmed the development. It stated that Prof. Opoku-Agyemang’s formal disengagement from the university is intended to allow her to dedicate herself entirely to the Mahama 2024 campaign.
During her seven-year tenure as Chancellor, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang made significant contributions to the growth and restructuring of the Women’s University in Africa. Working closely with the university’s management, Board of Trustees, and Council, she played a pivotal role in making the institution more functional and financially independent.
The statement highlighted her focus on supporting women who were unable to attend university in their youth but sought educational opportunities later in life. Additionally, she concentrated on providing access to young women who had been left out of high school, ensuring they had pathways to higher education.
Under her leadership, the university became more appealing to women by offering flexible learning options and creating programs that bridged the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang will oversee her final graduation ceremony at the university on August 30, before returning to Accra the following day. Her departure marks the end of a notable chapter in her academic leadership as she now directs her energies toward the upcoming elections.