Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the running mate of the NDC flagbearer, has replied to allegations made by Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, the former majority leader, who questioned her eligibility for candidacy due to her age.
In reaction to Kyei Mensah Bonsu’s remarks, which many saw as an attempt to discredit her candidacy by emphasizing her age rather than her credentials and accomplishments, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang made the following statement.
In an interview with Accra’s female media professionals, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang assertively said she is happy with her age.
The 72-year-old former minister of education emphasized how important her years of expertise and knowledge have been to her position and the country.
“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.”
Source: Mybrytfmonline.com/Joseph Asare
