'She's done a lot for Ghana' - Okudzeto Ablakwa defends Prof Opoku-Agyemang's readiness for vice presidency - Adomonline.com

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has criticized political experts and commentators who have questioned the qualification and readiness of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang should she become Vice President.

Mr Ablakwa, who was on JoyNews’ PM Express to discuss the topic “The Naana Opoku-Agyemang Effect” passionately advocated for a fair appraisal of the former Education Minister.

Mr Ablakwa emphasized Prof Agyemang’s distinguished career and the need to recognize her trailblazing achievements both internationally and domestically.

She is the female Vice Chancellor of a public university, she is the first Ghanaian to head FAWE [the Figuration of African Women Educationist] in Kenya, she is the first Ghanaian to be appointed a Chancellor of the women’s university in Zimbabwe, and she has served on the UNESCO Board.

Mr Ablakwa raised concerns about the disparity between Prof Opoku-Agyemang’s international recognition and the scepticism she faces within Ghana.

Mr Ablakwa challenged this skepticism, pointing to Prof Agyemang’s successful tenure as Vice Chancellor of a prominent university, her leadership in education reforms as Minister of Education, and her pivotal role in the shift system in basic schools.

Highlighting these achievements, Mr Ablakwa underscored the importance of acknowledging Prof Agyemang’s substantive contributions over superficial attributes, lamenting a cultural tendency towards “talkers” rather than individuals who deliver tangible results.