Stop targeting character of Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang – NDC Women Caucus in Parliament

 The Women Caucus of the opposition National Demo­cratic Congress (NDC) in Par­liament has urged the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) to concentrate on revitalising the economy rather than target­ing the character of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the NDC’s running mate for the 2024 presidential election.

The caucus expressed disappointment over the claims made by the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, Bernard Antwi-Boa­siako, that Prof. Opoku-Agyemang is not from the Central Region.

In a widely circulated video, Mr Antwi-Boasiako alleged that Prof. Opoku-Agyemang is from the Northern Region and ac­cused the party’s presidential candidate, John Mahama, of engaging in tribalism by se­lecting a north-north ticket.

The caucus dismissed these claims as unfounded and believed that the recent attacks on Prof. Opoku-Agyemang were intentional to divert attention from the failing economy under the NPP’s leadership.

The caucus emphasised that instead of resorting to petty insults, Bernard Ant­wi-Boasiako and the NPP should prioritise addressing the deteriorating economy and fulfilling their promises to the Ghanaian people.

The caucus, in a statement released in Accra on Sat­urday, called on Chairman Wontumi, the NPP, and the government to shift their focus towards constructive actions that benefit all Gha­naians rather than engaging in divisive rhetoric.

The statement, signed by caucus chairperson and MP for Ada, Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe, expressed deep con­cern and disapproval that a woman of Prof. Opoku-Agyemang’s caliber and achievements would face such unfounded and degrad­ing attacks.

The caucus highlighted that such remarks not only demonstrate a lack of re­spect for women in leader­ship roles but also perpetu­ate harmful stereotypes and discrimination.

It urged advocates for gender equality to oppose the deliberate assaults on Prof. Opoku-Agyemang to give significance to their advocacy and demand strict accountability from those responsible.

 BY JULIUS YAO PETET­SI

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