I don’t consider my age as a nuisance, it is a blessing – Jane Naana

The running mate to the NDC flagbearer, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has asserted that she is bold, confident, and proud of her age.

Prof. Opoku-Agyemang’s comment is in response to statements made by Majority Leader Afenyo-Markin in March 2024.

The Effutu Member of Parliament (MP) labelled her as an “old cargo” who failed to deliver on her mandate despite holding key positions in the previous government.During an engagement with female media professionals in Accra, Prof Opoku-Agyemang said she is proud of her age and considers it a blessing.

The 72-year-old former Education Minister highlighted that her extensive experience and wisdom are invaluable assets to both her role and the nation.

“Let everybody understand that I’m very proud of every minute God has given me and if he gives me more, I’ll be more grateful. But my life is in His hands not anybody’s hands. I don’t consider my age as a nuisance, I consider it as a blessing, so that is it.”“What else is there to say? Is that all they could say? Did they also say that I was corrupt? Why couldn’t they say that I was insulting people?”

“You see, a lot of these things we must see as unnecessary and unuseful distractions. Is that all they can say? They should find other forms. What about their own selves? I never said I was an angel, but I don’t think I’ve killed anybody’s child.”

“So I’m happy with myself, I’m proud of how far God has brought me and I believe God will take everybody much further,” she stated.