No ‘Driver’s Mate’ Excuse: A Promise of True Leadership – Prof. Naana Jane
- "I will share in our collective successes and share responsibility for our setbacks if any."
- Opoku-Agyemang's statement met with enthusiastic applause and agreement from the audience, underscored her allegiance to the NDC's cause and its leadership
In her debut address as the vice-presidential candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang delivered a powerful message, subtly addressing the political landscape and the aspirations of Ghanaians.
Her speech, delivered at the UPSA Auditorium in Accra on April 24, 2024, resonated deeply with party supporters and observers alike.
Opoku-Agyemang’s remarks carried a dual purpose, expressing gratitude for the party’s trust in her abilities and subtly challenging the assertions of the ruling party’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
She tactfully referenced Bawumia’s earlier statement wherein he likened himself to a “driver’s mate” to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, positioning himself as the potential “driver” of the nation if elected president in 2024.
“I will share in our collective successes and share responsibility for our setbacks if any.”
Opoku-Agyemang affirmed, assuring former President John Dramani Mahama of her unwavering loyalty and dedication to duty. With these words, she indirectly addressed Bawumia’s assertion, emphasizing her commitment to service over self-serving ambition.
“And, at the time of reckoning, HE John Dramani Mahama, I will not, in the advancement of self-serving ambition, declare to the world that I was only the driver’s mate,” she said.
Opoku-Agyemang’s statement met with enthusiastic applause and agreement from the audience, underscored her allegiance to the NDC’s cause and its leadership. Her words served as a rallying cry for unity and purpose within the party, setting the stage for a formidable challenge in the upcoming elections.
However, the highlight of her speech lay in her broader vision for Ghana’s future. Opoku-Agyemang articulated a nuanced understanding of the country’s current state and the challenges ahead, emphasizing the importance of the upcoming election beyond mere historical milestones.
“Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, before I go on to other important matters, please let me state my understanding of where we are as a country and the implications of what lay ahead, as clearly as I can manage it,” she began. “The election ahead of us is not about making history, although that is important.”
With these words, Opoku-Agyemang redirected the focus from personalities to policies, from historical significance to practical solutions. She reminded her audience that the upcoming election is not merely about returning a former president to power or achieving symbolic milestones, but about addressing the pressing issues facing the nation and charting a course for progress.
“It is not about returning a former president back to power, or about producing the first woman vice president, historical and exciting though they are.
“It is not only about bringing the National Democratic Congress to power although that is indispensable in our current circumstances,” she added.
Opoku-Agyemang’s speech marked a pivotal moment in the NDC’s campaign, encapsulating the party’s values of unity, integrity, and service to the nation. With her words, she not only affirmed her commitment to the party’s cause but also set a tone of inclusivity and purpose that resonated with Ghanaians across the country. As the election draws nearer, her vision for Ghana’s future is a beacon of hope and progress for all.
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