The President-Elect, John Dramani Mahama has stated that the Vice President-Elect Professor Jana Naana Opoku-Agyemang has opened the door of boundless opportunities for female citizens as the First Female Vice President of the Country.
He said due to her hard work and achievement, the eyes of all girls and women across the globe are on her, matching her name with ‘breaking boundaries’.
Mr Mahama said this while giving his acceptance speech at his private office in Accra on Monday, December 9, 2024 after the Electoral Commissioner declared him winner of the 2024 election.
He thanked Professor Jana Naana Opoku-Agyemang, saying her decency, humility, and sense of responsibility added so much to the NDC’s current feat.
“I would like to thank the Vice President-elect Professor Jana Naana Opoku-Agyemang for being an exemplary and inspirational running mate.
Naana, your decency, humility, and sense of responsibility added so much to this campaign,” he stated.
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The President-Elect who is also a Former President of the country added that,”The eyes of every young girl, not only in Ghana but in nations across this continent and the world are on you today.
Your name has become synonymous with breaking boundaries. You have opened the door for boundless opportunities for our female citizens.”
He continued,”Because of you, the people of Ghana can celebrate the fact that we have made history by electing our FIRST WOMAN as Vice President.”
Meanwhile, he thanked his loyal and dedicated staff, who were with him over the last eight years in opposition, for the sacrifice and hard work they have put into this endeavour.
Again, he thanked his campaign team members and the countless volunteers who spent uncountable hours, day, and night, working to secure victory for the party.
“To the Council of Elders, the gallant leadership of the National Democratic Congress led by Chairman Johnson Asiedu NkeDa, and our general membership, I am deeply grateful for your dedication and commitment to this cause and your willingness to give everything to ensure success in this election,” he stated.
Also, Mahama thanked those who helped him win the election, including his family, religious bodies et al.
“To all the religious leaders who prayed for me, to all the Civil Society organisations, and professional groups we consulted in building our message, to all the traditional leaders who warmly welcomed me to your palaces during the campaign, our security officers across the country, the media, and EC staff; to you all I say a big thank you.”
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