The Eastern Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Mark Oliver Kevor, is urging women throughout Ghana to seize the opportunity to make history by rallying behind the party in the upcoming December 7 elections.
He emphasized the importance of electing Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the party’s Presidential Candidate John Dramani Mahama’s running mate, as the country’s first female Vice President.
According to Dr. Kevor, the election of Prof. Opoku-Agyemang would break the glass ceiling for women in Ghana, paving the way for greater representation in governance.
He highlighted her significant accomplishments, including being the first female Vice Chancellor of a public university in Ghana, which has inspired more women to pursue leadership roles in academia.
While Ghana has seen women serve as Chief Justice and Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Kevor noted that the nation has yet to have a female Vice President or President, underscoring the importance of this electoral milestone.
“This year, join the NDC to make history for women. We, the men, have decided to support the women to make history.
She was the first female Vice Chancellor of a public university; her appointment paved the way for others. Let’s vote for John Mahama and Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang to pave the way for more women to rise,” said Dr. Mark Oliver Kevor to women.
Dr. Kevor emphasized the importance of empowering women for national development, noting that women constitute a significant portion of the population and face numerous challenges. He stated that when women are empowered, the entire nation benefits and encouraged them to join the NDC to secure a brighter future.
His remarks came during a two-day campaign tour in the Eastern Region, accompanied by the NDC running mate, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang. During this tour, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang reiterated the NDC’s commitment to addressing the issues that women face in Ghana, particularly if John Mahama is elected President.
She highlighted that Mahama prioritizes women’s issues and promised to collaborate closely with him to ensure that women’s welfare is a top priority on the national agenda.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang outlined various initiatives aimed at empowering women, including the establishment of a National Women’s Development Bank, the provision of free sanitary pads, and the construction of modern market centers with daycare facilities.
Additionally, she proposed free apprenticeship training programs for women and free admission to tertiary institutions to help women advance academically.
These initiatives are designed to facilitate women’s economic independence and enhance their living standards. Concluding her tour in Asuogyamang, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang urged voters to support John Dramani Mahama and the NDC’s parliamentary candidates, ensuring the next NDC government holds a majority in Parliament to implement these crucial policy interventions.