{"id":1718,"date":"2025-01-07T17:52:29","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T17:52:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmediagh.com\/?p=1718"},"modified":"2025-01-07T17:52:30","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T17:52:30","slug":"prof-opoku-agyemang-sworn-in-as-ghanas-vice-president","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dmediagh.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/07\/prof-opoku-agyemang-sworn-in-as-ghanas-vice-president\/","title":{"rendered":"Prof Opoku-Agyemang Sworn in as Ghana\u2019s Vice President"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has officially assumed the role of Vice President of Ghana following her swearing-in on January 7, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ceremony took place at the iconic Independence Square in Accra, where Chief Justice Her Ladyship Gertrude Torkornoo administered the oath of office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prof. Opoku-Agyemang, who served as the running mate to President-elect John Dramani Mahama during the 2024 general elections, has made history as Ghana\u2019s first female Vice President.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mahama secured a decisive victory over the New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to reclaim the presidency for his second term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her swearing-in marks a significant moment in Ghana\u2019s political landscape, as Prof. Opoku-Agyemang\u2019s extensive experience in education and governance positions her to bring fresh perspectives to national policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her leadership is expected to play a pivotal role in advancing gender equality, education reform, and youth empowerment throughout the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><sub>Source: Citinewsroom<\/sub><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/dmediagh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/IMG-20230613-WA0094.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-562\" style=\"width:141px;height:auto\" 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