Jane Naana Opoku Agyeman – Adomonline.com https://www.adomonline.com Your comprehensive news portal Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:46:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.adomonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cropped-Adomonline140-32x32.png Jane Naana Opoku Agyeman – Adomonline.com https://www.adomonline.com 32 32 Veep reaffirms gov’t’s goal of building a self-sustaining industrial sector https://www.adomonline.com/veep-reaffirms-govts-goal-of-building-a-self-sustaining-industrial-sector/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 06:46:33 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=2606024 Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to building a strong, competitive, and self-sustaining industrial sector.

According to a statement issued by the Office of the Vice President, she made the reaffirmation in her remarks at the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) Awards Night.

Vice President Prof. Opoku-Agyemang commended the businesses recognised at the event, noting that they exemplify the innovation and resilience needed to drive Ghana’s next phase of growth.

She explained that under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama, the government is focused on unlocking the full potential of Ghana’s industrialisation agenda.

Highlighting key initiatives, she said policies such as the 24-Hour Economy were designed to encourage industries to operate in shifts around the clock, thereby enhancing productivity, competitiveness, and job creation.

The Vice President also noted that the Feed Ghana Programme is boosting agricultural output to support food security and provide raw materials for local processing.

“We urge our industries to take full advantage of these initiatives, especially as government prioritises value addition. We are creating an environment that opens new opportunities, decentralises operations, and expands capacity for sustainable growth,” she said.

Acknowledging the challenges confronting the industrial sector, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang assured that easing these constraints remains central to the government’s broader industrial strategy.

She affirmed that the government is ready to collaborate with industries to build a resilient and competitive industrial base for Ghana.

The Vice President congratulated all award winners and acknowledged other businesses making steady progress, emphasising that their work is helping to build a nation anchored on industrial strength. “Your contributions matter greatly, and Ghana is counting on you for her development,” she added.

]]> Kwakye Ofosu confirms Vice President Opoku-Agyemang is in good health https://www.adomonline.com/kwakye-ofosu-confirms-vice-president-opoku-agyemang-is-in-good-health/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:45:32 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=2523392

Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has confirmed that Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang is in good health and currently taking a short rest, as advised by her doctors.

During an interview on Channel One TV, he reassured the public about her recovery and said she would soon resume her duties.

“She is currently in good health and taking a short rest as per her doctors’ advice, and she should be back to her duties shortly. She is in the United Kingdom as I speak,” he stated.

His remarks affirm earlier comments by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who also assured the public of the Vice President’s wellbeing.

]]> DFMLP congratulates Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang https://www.adomonline.com/dfmlp-congratulates-prof-jane-naana-opoku-agyemang/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:36:31 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=2366620 The Democratic Forum of Medical Laboratory Professionals (DFMLP) has congratulated Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang on her appointment as running mate to the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama for this year’s elections.

According to the group, this achievement must be applauded by all female activists in the country and beyond.

In a release, DFMLP expressed their hope that Ghanaians will vote for the NDC on December 7, 2024.

They believe it is the best chance to rescue the nation from the current government, which they accuse of being reckless, untrustworthy, insensitive, clueless, corrupt, and nepotistic.

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]]> See what happened when Prof. Opoku-Agyemang stormed NDC headquarters https://www.adomonline.com/see-what-happened-when-prof-opoku-agyemang-stormed-ndc-headquarters/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:03:16 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=2366290 There was excitement at the National Democratic Congress (NDC) party headquarters in Accra when Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang arrived.

This was after she was announced as the running mate to former President John Mahama in the upcoming general elections.

With cheers and applause, supporters of the party welcomed her into the office, as soldiers formed a protective escort.

The scene was a testament to her leadership and the unwavering support she commands.

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]]> Political analyst clarifies position on Prof Opoku-Agyemang and Central Region https://www.adomonline.com/political-analyst-clarifies-position-on-prof-opoku-agyemang-and-central-region/ Thu, 10 Dec 2020 19:06:19 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=1892293 A political analyst and governance expert, says the running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) could have turned around the party’s fortunes in the 2020 election.

His comments follow inaccurate reports attributed to him that suggested that the NDC being defeated in the 2020 elections was as a result of its decision to choose a lady as its Vice Presidential candidate.

“I think the experiment of taking a woman Vice Presidential candidate was something that did not work for the former President John Dramani Mahama,” he was wrongly quoted as saying when he granted an interview with GBC radio.

Frederick Agyarko Oduro clarified that Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang as an indigene of the Central Region could have swung the region for the party.

This, Mr Oduro believes, could have shot up the party’s performance than it did in the 2020 polls.

He said if nothing at all, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang could have helped to win the Komenda area where she comes from.

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Mr Oduro, however, applauded former President John Mahama over his exploits in the Greater Accra Region.

]]> Jane Naana breaks silence on ‘Working with Rawlings’ foreword https://www.adomonline.com/jane-naana-breaks-silence-on-working-with-rawlings-foreword/ Tue, 13 Oct 2020 15:45:05 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=1866373 Running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof Jane Naana Opoku- Agyemang, has expressed shock at the reactions her foreword in ‘working with Rawlings’ book garnered.

The book, written by Professor Kwamena Ahwoi, sought to catalogue events that took place in the NDC from its PNDC days with Jerry John Rawlings being the leader.

Prof Opoku- Agyemang was heavily criticised for subtly endorsing the content of the controversial book, an act many pundits opined would have dire consequences for her.

But, speaking in an interview on Accra-based Citi TV, she questioned the reactions, noting that, that was not her first foreword.

 “This is not the first foreword I have written in my life but this is the foreword that received this reaction.

“A foreword is not a critique; it is not an introduction, not an analysis. When you are doing those kinds of assignments, there are different ways you go about them,” she said.

To her, the foreword was just to introduce the essence of the book.

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 Meanwhile, the book has come under serious scrutiny since its launch and the founder of the NDC, who happens to be the protagonist, has taken a serious view of some of its contents.

Many pundits have questioned the timing of the release of the book when in fact Mr Rawlings was seemingly being lured back to the NDC.

 Mr Rawlings, and indeed some NDC stalwarts, have not taken kindly to its content, challenging some of the claims made.

]]> Naana Opoku-Agyeman’s message on World Teachers’ Day https://www.adomonline.com/naana-opoku-agyemans-message-on-world-teachers-day/ Tue, 06 Oct 2020 14:43:46 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=1863239 Running mate of flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Professor Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has acknowledged the need to boost the education sector by improving upon the working conditions for its members.

In a press release to mark ‘World Teachers’ Day’, the former Education Minister lauded teachers across the country for their dedication, especially in the face of Covid-19.

“The Covid-19 pandemic underscores the urgent need to continuously invest in the training and retention of teachers to meet the peculiar challenges of our time.

“While this means creating conducive working conditions for our teachers, it also means improving capacity and skills for 21st-century education across the nation, including remote teaching and IT literacy. This is the work of the next four years. As an educationist, I pledge to be an ally on this journey,” she said.

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]]> Jane Opoku-Agyeman enstooled development queen mother https://www.adomonline.com/jane-opoku-agyeman-enstooled-development-queen-mother/ Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:13:02 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=1845232 Running mate to John Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, Prof Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has been enstooled the Development Queen mother of Yankye Traditional Area in the Asunafo South District in the Ahafo region.

The formal Minister of Education, now bears the stool name, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Opambour I.

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The coronation of the Vice Presidential Candidate took place at Yankye, when she paid a courtesy call on the Yankyekyehene.

The chiefs and people of Yankye Traditional area conferred the title on her to motivate women from the town and the region to aspire to be like her.

]]> Sam Korankye Ankrah’s powerful ‘election-winning’ prayer for Jane and John ticket [Video] https://www.adomonline.com/sam-korankye-ankrahs-powerful-election-winning-prayer-for-jane-and-john-ticket-video/ Tue, 28 Jul 2020 13:21:34 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=1832996

 
Apostle General of the Royalhouse Chapel International, Reverend Sam Korankye Ankrah, has put together prophetic words in prayer for the newly outdoored Vice Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

The prayer was said at the end of the official outdooring ceremony of the former Vice-Chancellor and Education Minister. The event was held at the University of Professional Studies in Accra.

His prayer was received with cheers and loud shouts from members of the NDC present.  

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“Today we shake something in the atmosphere and in the spirit on your behalf, we blow the trumpet and say let the people come and follow her. Let her message go to the breadth and length of the nation, our Lord and God, let the celebration start from here,” he prayed.

]]> Ursula Owusu-Ekuful reacts to selection of NDC’s vice presidential candidate https://www.adomonline.com/ursula-owusu-ekuful-reacts-to-selection-of-ndcs-vice-presidential-candidate/ Tue, 07 Jul 2020 19:48:48 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=1823221 Ghana’s Communications Minister and Member of Parliament for the Ablekuma West Constituency, Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, who is a renowned gender advocate, has said that though she welcomes the selection of Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyeman as the National DemocracticCongress’ (NDC) Vice Presidential Candidate for the 2020 elections, gender advocates cannot vouch for her contribution to the cause of women empowerment in the country.

She said many women across the political divide have for years fought tirelessly for women and children’s rights in this country and Prof. Opoku-Agyeman is not one of them.

“You can easily mention former First Lady of the Republic, Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, and some others in the NDC as shining examples of female politicians who have contributed immensely to the advancement of women empowerment and inclusion in Ghana,” she said.

The former Vice President of the International Federation of Women Lawyers explained that Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyeman’s record in public life would make it very difficult to rally the ‘female Constituency’ to support her bid.

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She mentioned that the NDC’s Vice Presidential Candidate was one of the notable women who signed the infamous ‘Montie three’ petition for the release of three NDC communicators who had threatened to ‘rape’ the then Chief Justice, Mrs Georgina Wood.

“That episode is still fresh on the mind of every woman in this struggle. It was no mean a person than Ghana’s first female Chief Justice who had been attacked by the NDC and there was Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyeman rising in defense of her party youth who had been convicted for their barbaric actions,” Mrs Owusu-Ekuful said in an interview with OMAN FM.

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]]> Thank you for choosing our unblemished daughter – Mahama lauded https://www.adomonline.com/thank-you-for-choosing-our-unblemished-daughter-mahama-lauded/ Tue, 07 Jul 2020 18:27:57 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=1823222 The Komenda Traditional Council has lauded flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama on his choice of running mate.

The Council, in a statement, expressed gratitude to Mr Mahama for choosing their daughter, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang who they described as unblemished.

The Council of Elders and Founder of the NDC on Monday, July 6, 2020, approved the choice of the candidate.

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She prevailed after stiff competition from former Finance Minister and Governor of the Central Bank, Dr Kwabena Duffuor, who was deemed to be favoured by the grassroots of the party.

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STATEMENT BY THE PARAMOUNT QUEEN MOTHER OF KOMENDA TRADITIONAL AREA

For Immediate Release
Tuesday, 7th July, 2020

Congratulation Prof. Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang on your Nomination as Running Mate for H. E John Dramani Mahama

On behalf of the Queen Mothers of Komenda Traditional Area, women of Komenda, and on my own behalf write to congratulate our illustrious daughter, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang for her nomination as the Running Mate of His Excellency John Mahama for 2020 general elections.

We also wish to express our profound gratitude to His Excellency John Mahama for the confidence reposed in our distinguished daughter who is an epitome of a true woman of substance.
We commend His Excellency John Mahama, the national leadership, and the entire membership of the NDC for the endorsement of Prof. Naana Jane Opoku Agyeman as Running Mate in conformity United Nations Women Agenda 2030.

Selecting a woman of integrity and substance to be Ghana’s first female vice-president is a great opportunity to demystify the women’s representation at the zenith of decision making in Ghana.

H. E. John Mahama had shown forward thinking by not selecting any woman, but a woman of unblemished integrity, honesty, truthfulness, God-fearing, conscientious public servant, distinguished scholar. Naana is a true woman of valour.

Her nomination presents a unique opportunity to make the future possible and accessible for women.

Her nomination is a great honour to the people of Komenda because we are very optimistic that we will produce a first female vice-president.
With Naana as the Vice-President of Ghana, Komenda Sugar Factory will work again, and Komenda will get its position on the industrial map of Ghana.

Naana, we wish you all the best, and looking forward to work with you.

Thank you.

Signed
Nana Adwoa Badu II
(Paramount Queen Mother – Komenda Traditional Area)

]]> When Jane Opoku-Agyemang endorsed Mahama’s candidature https://www.adomonline.com/when-jane-opoku-agyemang-endorsed-mahamas-candidature/ Mon, 06 Jul 2020 19:30:26 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=1822844 A video on the internet has captured moments now running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang endorsed John Mahama‘s candidature.

Professor Opoku-Agyeman, who served as a Minister of Education under Mr Mahana’s administration, eulogised the flagbearer as someone whose vision continues to grow.

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In the video, Mr Mahama posted on Facebook dated October 6, 2018, she recounted her experiences working with him.

“Having worked closely with the former president, it has enabled me to really appreciate the vision and values of the former president, particularly his genuine concern for the underserved,” she said.

]]> Social media reacts to Jane Naana Opoku-Agyeman’s appointment https://www.adomonline.com/social-media-reacts-to-jane-naana-opoku-agyemans-appointment/ Mon, 06 Jul 2020 19:22:29 +0000 https://www.adomonline.com/?p=1822819 Social media is currently buzzing for former Education Minister, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku- Agyeman following her appointment as John Mahama’s running mate ahead of the December polls.

Her appointment has been met with congratulatory messages as she readies to partner Mr Mahama for victory for the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

The Council of Elders and Founder of the NDC approved the choice of the candidate at a meeting on Monday.

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She prevailed after stiff competition from former Finance Minister and Governor of the Central Bank, Dr Kwabena Duffuor, who was deemed to be favoured by the grassroots of the party.

This is the first time any of the two major political parties is going into an election with a woman on the presidential ticket.

If the NDC emerges victorious in the polls, she will be the first female Vice President of Ghana.

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]]> Prof. Naana Opoku-Agyemang appointed Chancellor of Women’s University in Africa https://www.adomonline.com/prof-naana-opoku-agyemang-appointed-chancellor-of-womens-university-in-africa/ Sun, 18 Nov 2018 11:35:45 +0000 http://35.232.176.128/ghana-news/?p=1491141 The Women’s University in Africa has appointed Ghana’s Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyeman, as its first female Vice Chancellor.

The colourful event took place at the Celebration Center, Harare on Friday, October 26, coinciding with the University’s 14th graduation ceremony.

It attracted ministers of state, parliamentarians, vice chancellors, members of the diplomatic corps, partners and friends of the university, alumni, with graduating students, parents and guardians in attendance.

In her acceptance speech Professor Naana Opoku-Agyemang thanked the Women’s University in Africa for bestowing such a distinctive honour on her, which she shares with all the communities of family, friends, colleagues, staff and students who are part of her life’s journey. She described the effect of the recognition as sobering, the invitation most unexpected.

She pledged to support the university in advancing the dreams of the two visionary founders- Professor Hope Sadza and Dr. Fay Chung, who took action to create a pathway for women to access higher education in many areas of importance to self and country.

She explained that the shifting terrain of higher education in Africa and the evolving economic order required that universities maintain a careful balance between knowledge and skills acquisition in curriculum review and delivery.

The congratulatory message from the University, read by the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, celebrated her ascension to the position of Chancellor.

“As your personal achievement and honour, the Board of the Women’s University in Africa, in nominating you, Professor Opoku-Agyemang, as the third Chancellor, “considered your vast contributions to education in your own country, Ghana; in Africa and the world over. You are a courageous woman, renowned researcher and scholar capable of repositioning WUA in its endeavour to prove its fitness of purpose in the context of globalized higher education and a Pan African university with world-wide footprint”.

He continued; “Chancellor, with your intellect and experience, I am confident that you are able to inspire and lead this great institution to sustained success. We pledge to work with and support you as you set a new direction and tone for the University. As you put WUA on a renewed path for the future, I wish you success together with the University Board, Council, Management team, and the entire university community.

“I therefore wish to thank you for accepting this nomination and the responsibility as the titular head of the Women’s University in Africa.

“Chancellor, I wish to, once again, congratulate you on your inauguration as the Chancellor of WUA, and recognise in advance the significance of the contribution you will make in this position to this University, to Zimbabwe and Africa at large. Makorokoto, Congratulations”

In an interview with zifmnews.com, Professor Opoku-Agyemang said she will continue to articulate the institution’s vision and translate it into action to ensure quality education for students.

Dr Fay Chung, co-founder of the University, said the institution was pleased to be encouraging the spirit of pan Africanism, diversity and African unity through appointing a Ghanaian chancellor coming after the previous Chancellor who was from Zambia

Chung said they always look for women who have excelled and have well known experience in the field.

Professor Opoku-Agyemang brings a lot of experience to the institution as she is currently the President of the Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) and chairperson of the Africa Board.

A professor of Literature, school of Humanities and Legal Studies at the University of Cape Coast, the Professor served as Minister for Education in Ghana from 2013 to 2017.

Professor Opoku-Agyemang holds a BA (Hons) in French and English, a Diploma in Education from the University of Cape Coast; A Diploma in Advanced Studies in French from the University of Dakar; an MA and PhD in Literature from York University, Toronto, Canada and she is the recipient of many international awards.

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