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Meet Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Ghana’s first female vice president
On Tuesday, January 7, 2024, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang was sworn-in as Ghana’s Vice President, making her the first woman to occupy the office. When she was chosen as John Mahama’s running mate in March 2024, she became the first woman to run on the ticket of a major political party. Prior to becoming Ghana’s…
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