The struggle of who becomes the 2024 running mate for National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate John Dramani Mahama.
Many names have been suggested but Mr. John Dramani Mahama is yet to decide on who partners him for the main election. One name that many believe will not be mentioned is the 2020 running mate for Mr. Mahama, Professor Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang. Many believe she must be dropped for a new candidate since her performance in the last election did not match expectations.
But it appears Professor Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang could be the next running mate for Mr. John Dramani Mahama. Political Science Lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr. Kwame Asah Asante has told Citi news in an interview that it will not be a good idea to change Professor Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang.
According to him, the professor gained a lot of experience in the last election, and as such she has the capabilities to face whoever the NPP appoints. According to him, Professor Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang has what it takes to partner Mr John Dramani Mahama.
“The names that we have heard are all credible, Mr Mahama will be able to pick and pick the right person to lead the party. But I’m so surprised that people want Professor Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang out, she’s a very important material, she’s somebody who has seen it all, and she’s someone who has what it takes to partner Mr Mahama. Apart from her, there are other good materials who can also do the work,” he indicated
Many indicate that Professor Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang could not match up with Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia in the last general election. They indicated that she has little knowledge about the economy making Dr. Bawumia bully her.
“They said she couldn’t match up with then running mate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, in what sense? That they were discussing economic issues and Professor Naana Jane Opoku -Agyemang couldn’t articulate clearly some of the issues. Who is more knowledgeable than the professor? That she can’t learn anything, I challenge those people. The woman is worth her salt, and she can understand any subject. You don’t need an economist, we saw Dr Bawumia/Akufo-Addo combination and the economic results are here for us to see,” he added.
It is currently unknown when John Dramani Mahama will name a running mate but the competition keeps getting hotter.