Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, running mate to John Dramani Mahama has said she will not demean her role as a Vice President in pursuit of a self-selving ambition, should the National Democratic Congress (NDC) win the 2024 polls.
During her official out-dooring by the party as the running mate for the 2024 elections, the former Education Minister expressed gratitude to the flag bearer, John Dramani Mahama, for choosing her again after their 2020 attempt.
“As I stated in my brief acceptance note on March 7, 2024, by renominating me you have demonstrated your remarkable consistency and unwavering commitment to inclusivity and innovation. I have heard you share with the public your rationale for choosing me, again. I have found that very touching. Thank you very much; as the Gonjas express it with meaning: ansan kushun,” she said at the UPSA auditorium Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
The educationist announced her resolve to share in the responsibility of leadership and promised not to absolve herself of the challenges that may befall the John and Jane administration should the NDC get the nod.
“I will share in our collective successes and, share responsibility for our setbacks if any. And, at the time of reckoning, HE John Dramani Mahama, I will not, in the advancement of self-serving ambition, declare to the world that I was only the driver’s mate,” she noted.
Her comments stem from a statement by the Vice President who is also the flag bearer of the ruling NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who at the time of espousing his vision to Ghanaians after being elected as the party’s presidential candidate said he needed the nod to prove to the citizenry what he has got, unlike serving as a Vice President who is just a driver’s mate.
The former Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast said, “my plea is for all of us, bound by a shared vision to see our country take a turn for the better, to work towards realizing that vision.”
The Professor reemphasised John Mahama’s confidence in the potentials of women, promising to deliver to demonstrate that the former President did not make a mistake selecting her again.
“I see your choice as an affirmation of your belief in the capabilities of the Ghanaian woman. I will repay your abiding confidence with loyalty, understanding and a devotion to duty.
“My output, going forward, by the Grace of God, will continue to demonstrate what the world knows already, that women are also capable of high achievements; that we do so with that reservoir of strength, determination, and mental acuity that only those who are noble and far-sighted can comprehend and contend with,” she promised.
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