Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has praised his running mate, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, as a person of high moral standards and impeccable integrity.
He highlighted her extensive achievements as essential for steering the nation back on course.
“Prof. Naana Jane is a leader who possesses high moral values. She is incorruptible, and all through her service to Ghana has remained committed and patriotic. She comes with wisdom, tact, passion, integrity and decades of experience to the Vice-Presidential office,” Mr. Mahama stated.
Speaking before the Central Regional House of Chiefs last Tuesday, Mr. Mahama emphasized that Prof. Opoku-Agyemang’s record of accomplishments makes her the perfect partner for driving Ghana’s progress and development. He pointed out her practical, propaganda-free approach in transforming the nation’s educational system and providing numerous opportunities for the youth.
He cited the construction of over 2,000 educational projects nationwide, including classrooms, teacher accommodations, and school furniture, which significantly reduced the number of schools operating under trees and improved learning conditions at the basic school level. Additionally, Mr. Mahama credited Prof. Opoku-Agyemang for the implementation of the progressively free education system in line with Ghana’s 1992 constitution.
Mr. Mahama also highlighted her efforts in ensuring the automatic posting of teachers without the need for licensure exams and the elimination of the quota system at Colleges of Education, leading to a significant increase in enrolment.
In response, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang expressed her gratitude for Mr. Mahama’s confidence in her and vowed to work diligently to secure victory for the NDC in the December 7 general election.
Odeefo Amoakwa Buadu VIII, President of the Central Regional House of Chiefs, lauded Mr. Mahama for selecting a native of the region as his running mate and urged the NDC to focus on regional development if victorious in the election.
Mr. Mahama promised to continue the dualisation of the Kasoa-Winneba road to Cape Coast if elected, noting that this would ease travel to the Central Region, which boasts numerous tourist attractions. He mentioned that travel time to the region has increased due to traffic congestion and that the dualisation project, costing nearly $180 million, needs dedicated funding to expedite its completion.
Regarding the Lithium mining project, Mr. Mahama clarified that the NDC is not against the mining operations but seeks to ensure that the project benefits Ghanaians and specifically the Central Region.
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