People living in Cape Coast are worried about something. They say that the Second Gentleman of Ghana, Dr. Edmund Opoku-Agyemang, is not seen or heard enough when it comes to how the country is run. On May 16, during street interviews, these residents complained that he seems too quiet. They want him to play a more active part in helping his wife, Vice-President Prof. Naana Opoku Agyemang.
A Call for More Public Engagement
The people of Cape Coast pointed out that past spouses of Vice Presidents in Ghana have done a lot. They mentioned Mrs. Matilda Amissah Arthur and Mrs. Samira Bawumia. Even though these women weren’t politicians themselves, they helped a lot and publicly supported their husbands. The residents are asking Dr. Opoku-Agyemang to do the same and be more visible to the public.
One person said, “We don’t know him. We don’t even know if he is a white man or a black man, and that is not good for our mum.” This shows they really want to feel more connected to the Second Gentleman and know more about him.
Who is Dr. Opoku-Agyemang?
Dr. Opoku-Agyemang is a smart man who works in academics. He is also a member of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences. He has a similar work background to his wife, who is the first female Vice-President of Ghana. They have been married for many years and have three children: Kweku Opoku-Agyemang, Kwabena Opoku-Agyemang, and Maame Adwoa Opoku-Agyemang.
Why the Public Wants to See More
It’s known that Dr. Opoku-Agyemang has supported his wife’s career and public service behind the scenes. He has been there for her in private. However, because there isn’t much information about him in public, people are asking him to be more involved publicly.
The residents want him to do more to promote his wife’s ideas and plans for the country. If Dr. Opoku-Agyemang is more visible and speaks out more, it can help make the Vice President’s work even stronger and lead to her success. They believe his public presence would be a great asset to her role and to the nation.
Source: Ghanaweb