Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has praised Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang in what many observers describe as a rare but deeply respectful political compliment. Speaking during the Vice President’s official visit to the Ministry of Education, he prayed that she be granted long life and good health, and expressed his hope that one day she might be elevated to become Ghana’s first female President.
The meeting formed part of ongoing government engagements to align policy priorities in education, governance, and gender inclusion. Since taking office in January, Professor Opoku-Agyemang has been closely involved in shaping reforms related to education quality, social inclusion, and institutional governance. Her leadership is widely praised for its integrity, empathy, and her ability to elevate often overlooked voices.
Haruna Iddrisu, who previously served as Majority Leader in Parliament and now holds the post of Education Minister, used the occasion to underscore her steady public service. While brief, his comments carried symbolic importance as both recognition of her current impact and a statement about what the nation might expect when leaders unite behind respect and inclusive progress.
The Vice President is widely respected for being the first female Vice-Chancellor of a public university, her former service as Minister for Education, and now as Ghana’s first female Vice President. She is also linked to the government’s effort to establish the Women’s Development Bank, with GH¢51.3 million in seed capital set aside to boost access to low-interest loans and flexible financial services for women-led businesses.
If Haruna Iddrisu’s wish should come to pass, history would be written twice over. The country’s first female Vice President would rise further to become the first female President of the Republic of Ghana, a milestone that would not only mark a personal triumph but also give women hope and space in the political life of the nation.
By Julius Blay JABS
