The Alliance for Women in Media Africa (AWMA) has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang on her historic election as Ghana’s first female Vice President-elect.
According to AWMA, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang’s feat inspires a new generation of females to envision themselves in positions of influence and power.
“The election of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as Ghana’s first female Vice President-elect is a defining moment in the country’s political history. This milestone achievement marks a significant step forward for the recognition of women’s abilities as well as their representation in Ghana’s highest offices. As a distinguished academic and former Minister of Education, her achievement shatters long-standing barriers that have hindered women and inspires women to envision themselves in positions of power and influence.”
Professor Opoku-Agyemang, who served as Mahama’s running mate in the December 7, 2024 elections, made her second appearance on a presidential ticket, having also partnered with Mahama in the 2020 general election.
AWMA also added that her election reinforces the urgent need for women’s voices to be heard and their contributions to be recognized at all levels of governance.
“Her election endorses the crucial need for women’s representation to ensure women’s voices are heard and their issues, fairly recognized. As a distinguished and accomplished woman, her expertise and experience come to broaden perspectives, increase creativity and innovation, diversify the pool of talents and competencies available and more importantly, provide a transformative impact of inclusive leadership to the country.”
“As a women’s media organization, AWMA recognizes the importance of amplifying women’s voices and promoting gender equality. We are convinced that Vice President Naana Jane Opoku Agyeman’s election will inspire more women to take on leadership roles and challenge the status quo to reflect her own words; “What Really Matters Is Not To Be First To Come Through The Door. What Matters Is Holding The Door Opened For Those Behind To Enter.”
About AWMA
The Alliance for Women in Media Africa (AWMA) is a progressive, non-partisan, nongovernmental network based in Ghana. It is dedicated to empowering and networking women in media across the continent by advocating and enabling greater visibility and representation of women in media. This is to help women attain positions of influence and power to contribute to an inclusive global ecosystem where the voices, stories, experiences and images of African women in the media and African women and girls, in general, are correctly, sufficiently and equally represented.
