The 2024 elections have proven to be a landmark event in Ghana\u2019s democratic journey. Following the concession of defeat by Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ghana is set to witness a historic moment with the emergence of its first female Vice President.<\/p>\n Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer and president-elect John Dramani Mahama, is set to make history as the first female vice president of the country.<\/p>\n An accomplished academic, former Minister of Education, and the first female Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Professor Opoku-Agyemang brings to the position a wealth of experience and an enviable legacy. <\/p>\n Her inclusion on the ticket was celebrated by all especially women\u2019s rights groups as a bold move toward greater gender representation in leadership and governance positions. Professor Jane Naana\u2019s election marks a defining moment for women in politics across Ghana and the African continent.<\/p>\n Although official results from the Electoral Commission are pending, Dr. Bawumia\u2019s concession has sparked nationwide celebrations, with citizens and supporters of the NDC jubilating over this historic victory.<\/p>\n MAAM\/EK<\/p>\n Watch scenes from Mahama’s office below:<\/b><\/p>\n![\"Running](\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/717\/71791309.295.jpg\" "\\"Running")
Running mate of the NDC, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n