Historic Moment: Prof. Naana Opoku-Agyemang Sworn In as Ghana’s First Female Vice President
Breaking barriers and ushering in a new era of leadership for gender equality and educational reform
- Prof. Opoku-Agyemang is the first woman in Ghana’s history to hold the Vice Presidency
- Sworn in at Independence Square by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo on January 7, 2025
- Set to focus on gender equality, education reform, and youth empowerment
Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has officially taken office as Ghana’s Vice President following a ceremonial swearing-in at the iconic Independence Square in Accra on January 7, 2025.
Administered by Chief Justice Her Ladyship Gertrude Torkornoo, the event marks a groundbreaking milestone, as Prof. Opoku-Agyemang becomes the first woman to hold this position in Ghana’s history.
Running alongside President-elect John Dramani Mahama in the 2024 elections, she contributed to a decisive victory over the NPP candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, enabling Mahama to secure his second presidential term.
With a distinguished background in education and governance, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang is set to champion transformative policies on gender equality, education reform, and youth empowerment, ushering in a new era of leadership in Ghana.
