“Stop Calling Opoku-Agyemang That Name” – Enam Tells NPP, Ghanaians React

Gifty Enam Gbedevi, the NDC’s National Communications Officer, has called on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to stop referring to Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang as “Grandma.”

According to Gbedevi, the nickname fails to uphold the dignity and respect associated with the Vice President’s office. Her remarks, which were reported by UTV Ghana, have generated mixed reactions among Ghanaians.

While some people support her concerns, others believe the nickname is a harmless way of showing affection and honouring an older person. They argue that similar expressions are common in Ghanaian culture and should not automatically be interpreted as insults.

Some commentators have also observed that Opoku-Agyemang has not publicly voiced any displeasure about being addressed by the nickname.

The disagreement reflects differing perspectives on the relationship between political communication and cultural traditions. What some consider disrespectful may be viewed by others as a friendly and respectful expression.

The issue has once again drawn attention to the role of language in political discourse and the need for public officials and their representatives to recognise the cultural context in which certain expressions are used.

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