Former President John Dramani Mahama says the interest of teachers and women will be upheld with the nomination of Prof. Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang as his running mate because she represents both groups.

The NDC flagbearer on Thursday outdoored the former Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast as his running mate for the second time.

"She has been a long-time teacher, many students have passed through her hands and she has been Minister of Education before so she is one of you", he said.

The former President further added, "I am sure that you have a friend and a representative in the highest office of the land that is the presidency. I am sure she will take care of your interest and do things that will improve the education sector".

He was speaking at Bussie as part of the "Building Ghana Tour".

Commenting on his choice as he toured the Upper West Region, Mr Mahama said he is confident the country will have its first female Vice President after the 2024 elections.

"We are presenting to the women of Ghana a female running mate for the second time. We did it in 2020, we were not successful but this time I am sure that come January 2025, we shall swear in a female Vice President for the first time in Ghana," he said.