By The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has unanimously endorsed the nomination of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as Running Mate to John Dramani Mahama.
Mr Mahama, in a tweet shortly after the endorsement, said, “Naana Jane is God-fearing, a distinguished scholar, a conscientious public servant and a role model.”
This marks the second occasion that the former Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast and Minister of Education will be joining former President Mahama on the NDC ticket for a significant election.
Before her nomination, various names were floated as potential running mates, including Julius Debrah, former Chief of Staff; Dr. Kwabena Duffour, former Finance Minister and Governor of the Bank of Ghana; Mr. Kwame Awuah Darko, former Chief Executive of Tema Oil Refinery and BOST; Kojo Bonsu, former Mayor of Kumasi; and Dr. Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings, the NDC Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey Constituency.
Previously, the former President had submitted the name of his favored running mate to the National Executive Committee and the Council of Elders of the party for review.
The party, through its General Secretary, Mr. Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, stated in a release that the NEC and the Council of Elders of the party were gearing up for discussions on Mr. Mahama’s selected running mate. Additionally, former President Mahama is set to officially announce his running mate to the public on March 7, 2024.
