VP Opoku-Agyemang Condemns Early 2028 NDC Flagbearer Debates, Reaffirms Government’s Commitment to Women’s Development Bank

Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has issued a stern warning to members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) against engaging in premature discussions regarding the party's 2028 flagbearer. Speaking on The KSM Show on August 7, 2026, the Vice President characterized early succession maneuvers as a "betrayal" of the mandate given to the government by Ghanaian voters. She emphasized that the party's primary responsibility is to support President John Mahama in fulfilling his administration's promises and addressing the country's immediate challenges, rather than distracting from governance with future political ambitions. She noted that the trust placed in the current government by the public must be respected through diligent service.

During her media appearance, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang underscored that the NDC's future electoral success depends entirely on its current performance and its ability to deliver on the promises made during the 2024 campaign. She criticized the distraction of internal campaigning, arguing that it undermines the extensive work that went into the policy proposals led by President Mahama. "Whether we are going or coming depends on the work we are doing," she stated, urging party officials and volunteers to remain focused on the task of national development. The Vice President warned that deviating from this focus to pursue individual presidential ambitions could erode the hard-won confidence the electorate has in the administration.

Beyond internal party politics, the Vice President provided a significant progress report on a flagship economic initiative: the Women's Development Bank. She confirmed that the government remains fully committed to launching the institution by the end of 2026. The bank is specifically designed to provide financial services to women in the informal sector who are often excluded from traditional banking due to a lack of collateral or formal financial records. Prof. Opoku-Agyemang highlighted the bank as a pillar of President Mahama’s agenda for economic recovery and social equity, ensuring that those at the lowest economic levels are empowered through targeted fiscal support and skills development.

The Vice President also touched upon moments of crisis and international diplomacy, reflecting on the emotional toll of a recent fatal helicopter crash that claimed the lives of several senior government officials. She described the shock and disbelief she felt upon hearing the news but emphasized the need for calm leadership to guide the nation through such tragedies. On the diplomatic front, she recently met with the outgoing Brazilian Ambassador, Mariana Gonçalves Madeira, to reaffirm the strong partnership between Ghana and Brazil. The Vice President thanked the Ambassador for her contributions to bilateral cooperation in energy and agriculture, signaling that the Mahama administration remains focused on both internal stability and critical international development goals.