Professor Nana Jane Opoku-Agyemang likely to be nominated as President John Mahama’s running mate
Former President John Mahama plans to retain Professor Nana Jane Opoku Agyemang as his National Democratic Congress (NDC) vice presidential candidate for the next general election.
according to joy news According to sources, the names mentioned as running mates include former chief of staff Julius Debra, former Kumasi mayor Kojo Bonsu, and NDC MP for Korle-Kloti constituency Zanetor Agyemang. Rawlings and Professor Nana Jane Opoku-Agyemang are mentioned.
John Mahama submitted his name to the party’s National Executive Committee and Council of Elders for scrutiny.
A senior official revealed that the NEC and the party’s elders council are preparing to deliberate on the selection of Mr. Mahama’s running mate. joy news The former president will appoint Professor Opoku Agyemang as a collaborator in the run-up to the 2024 general election.
talk to joy newsAccording to a parliamentary correspondent, some members of parliament have expressed support for the nomination of Professor Opoku Agyemang, an ally of Mr Mahama, in the December general election.
Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, NDC Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, said: “I think all the names you have mentioned are more qualified than Dr. Bawumia, but I think it makes no sense at all to change the vice presidential candidate you took in the 2020 election.
He said it was clear that Professor Nana Jane’s candidacy for vice-president had some influence and it made no political sense to replace her.
“I don’t really think there will be any change. I would be shocked if there was any change, and the only way there could be a change is if Professor Nana says she’s not going to participate in the contest anymore.” he told Kwaku Asante.
On her part, Minority Vice-Party Member Comfort Doyoye Cudjoe-Gunsah also endorsed Professor Opoku-Agyemang for the vice-presidential candidacy.
She said: “Why do we have to give it a different name?”…. She had support long before she stepped into the spotlight. People were cheering from behind and she was one of them. ”
Mrs. Cudjoe Gunther said the time has come for women to become leaders, stressing that it starts with the position of vice president.
“We believe the selection of a female vice presidential candidate demonstrates a commitment to gender equality and participation in leadership. John Mahama has done it, and he’s going to do it again.” .
“For one or two reasons we were not able to hold a general election. This time, he intends to nominate her again and we will have Ghana’s first female vice president,” she said.
The NDC MP for Kintampo North Constituency, Joseph Kwame Kuma, also supported the demand to retain Professor Opoku Agyemang as the vice presidential candidate.
“I’m a gender activist and I’m very sensitive when it comes to gender. For me, our mother, Nana Jane, has done a great job.”
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