Mahama extols virtues of Naana Opoku-Agymang during joint courtesy call on Central Reg. House of Chiefs

The Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr John Dramani Mahama, has described his Running Mate, Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, as” a remarkable individual” who would help play a leading role in putting Ghana back on the track of progress and prosperity.

He said Prof Opoku-Agyemang is cultured, courteous, scholarly, humble, compassionate and sensitive to the needs of all people.

Mr Mahama also auded his Running Mate for having high integrity.

The NDC Flagbearer extolled the virtues of Prof. Opoku-Agyemang on Tuesday when he joined her to pay a courtesy call on the Central Regional House of Chiefs.

Mr Mahama said with a pragmatic approach devoid of propaganda, Prof Opoku-Agyemang led an initiative that transformed Ghana’s educational system and provided opportunities for countless Ghanaian youth.

He noted that under her leadership as the Minister of Education, the sector witnessed the construction of over 2,000 school projects across the country, including classroom blocks, teachers accommodation facilities, and school desks and tables which led to the reduction in number of schools under trees, adding that she created a conducive environment for learning at the basic school.

Mr Mahama also credited Prof Opoku-Agyemang for introducing the progressively free education system in line with Ghana’s 1992 constitution. He said the model E-Block Community Day Secondary Schools also started under her administration as Education Minister and she worked hard to abolish the shift system at the basic school level.

He said that Prof. Opku-Agemang ensured the automatic posting of teachers without the hurdles of licensure examination and eliminated the quota system at the Colleges of Education which led to a substantial increase in enrolment.

“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 remain patriotic. She comes with wisdom, tact, passion, integrity and decades of experience to the Vice Presidential office”, Mr Mahama said.

For her part, Prof Opoku-Agyemang said she does not take the confidence reposed in her by Mr Mahama for granted and promised to work hard to ensure victory for the NDC in the December 7 general elections.

The President of the Central Regional House of Chiefs, Odeefo Amoakwa Buadu VIII, commended the NDC flagbearer for appointing an indigene of their region as his Running Mate and urged the NDC to help develop the region when Mr Mahama wins the December 7 general elections.