The Paramount Chief of the Essikado Traditional Area, Nana Kobina Nketiah V, has showered praises on the Running Mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Professor Naana Opoku-Agyemang, for her distinguished performance throughout her career as a public servant and the impact she continues to make as a role model especially for young girls and women.
Nana Nketiah V described his former colleague in academia, a “God’s chosen” for Ghana, stating that she possesses the potential to bring about positive change.
He expressed deep admiration for her inspiring leadership and vision, adding that she has rekindled hope in many citizens feeling disillusioned.
The Paramount Chief of Essikado Traditional Area, made these remarks when Professor Opoku-Agyemang paid a courtesy call on him as part of the NDC running a three-day campaign tour of the Western Region.
Speaking about his long-standing relationship with Professor Opoku-Agyemang, Nana Nketiah V revealed that he was overjoyed when NDC flagbearer, John Mahama selected her as his running mate for the 2024 elections.
He recounted a poignant moment from his time at the University of Cape Coast when after delivering a speech, he struggled to answer a young man’s question about hope in Ghana, admitting he too had felt hopeless at the time.
However, with Professor Opoku-Agyemang on the political scene, Nana Nketiah V said he had a renewed optimism, saying “We have people like Professor Opoku-Agyemang.”
He commended Professor Opoku Agyemang for her inspiring messages and words of encouragement on campaign platforms and urged her to maintain her dignified approach and avoid using unsavory language.
Nana Nketiah V also lamented the divisive nature of politics in Ghana, he advised Professor Opoku-Agyemang to ignore insults and instead focus on her mission of instilling hope in many Ghanaian women.
Nana Nketiah V expressed his support for Professor Opoku-Agyemang, underscoring her potential alongside John Mahama to bring transformative change to Ghana.
Professor Opoku Agyemang has since ended phase one of her campaign tour to ophan constituencies of the Western Region.
During her tour she visited, Tarkwa Nsuaem, Ahanta West, Mpohor-Fiase, Shama, Essikado, Takoradi, Effia, and Kwesimintsim constituencies.
