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Summary
Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has made history as Ghana's first female vice president-elect, serving alongside President-elect John Dramani Mahama after NDC’s victory in the 2024 general elections. Her election marks a significant milestone for gender representation in Ghanaian politics, highlighting her trailblazing career in education and governance.
In a landmark achievement for gender representation in Ghanaian politics, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has been elected as the nation’s first female vice president-elect. She will serve alongside President-elect John Dramani Mahama following the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s victory in the 2024 general elections held on December 7.
The new administration will be inaugurated on January 7, 2025, succeeding Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia and President Nana Akufo-Addo.
Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang’s election marks a groundbreaking moment, not just for her political career but also for Ghana’s history. Born in Cape Coast in the Central Region, she is a distinguished academic and trailblazer in education and governance. She earned her Bachelor’s and Diploma in Education from the University of Cape Coast and completed her Master’s and PhD in English Literature at York University in Canada.
Her career is marked by several historic milestones, including becoming the first woman to serve as vice chancellor of a public university in Ghana when she assumed the role at the University of Cape Coast in 2008. She entered national politics in 2013, serving as Minister for Education under President Mahama’s administration. In 2020, she broke another glass ceiling as the first woman to be nominated as a vice-presidential candidate by a major political party in Ghana.
With this victory, the leadership of John Dramani Mahama and Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang signals a new chapter for Ghana, emphasising unity, diversity, and progress. Their administration is expected to inspire and champion inclusivity as the country moves forward.
