Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has paid homage to the chiefs of the Oguaa Traditional Area and thanked them for their resolute support in achieving the historic feat as the first female Vice President of Ghana.

The Vice President, a daughter of the Central Region, together with her entourage, was given a stately welcome by Osabarimba Kwesi Atta II, the Oguaamanhen, and the entire Traditional Council at the Emintsimadze Palace in traditional glitz.

Osabarimba Kwesi Atta honoured the Vice President with an achievement award, offering her a plaque and a citation, and adorned her with some traditional regalia to commend and encourage her.

She expressed gratitude to the chiefs and people of the region for their significant contribution to the emphatic victory of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and urged their continuous support for the government.

Highlighting the significant economic and social progress made under the government in the last six months, the Vice President called on all citizens to put their shoulders to the wheel to enhance and consolidate the gains.

“The country belongs to all of us, and so whatever gains are made collectively will be enjoyed by all of us,” she said.

Prof. Opoku-Agyemang entreated the chiefs to continuously counsel and guide the government when they go wrong, stressing that nobody was beyond advice and reproach.

With a blissful tone, she expressed gratitude to citizens for their prayers for her when she was taken ill and thanked God for her recovery.

Osabarimba Kwesi Atta welcomed the Vice President back home and pledged to reciprocate the respect, honour and support, highlighting their strong relationship over the years.

Extolling her for her humility and diligence, the Oguaamanhen encouraged the Vice President to continue on that path and not lose her personality over her new position.

The Oguaamadded also hailed the Vice President for her competence, attributing it to her new role as the Chairperson for both the Police and Military Councils.

“Consider the welfare and interest of the whole nation in every action you take; I mean, don’t put your interest ahead of the people’s interest,” he said.

“In your new role, you will certainly face challenges, but I urged you to be steadfast and trust in the Lord,” he added.

Mr Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, the Board Chairman of COCOBOD, thanked the Central region for the historic mandate and assured that the President would not take it for granted.

He acknowledged the unparalleled contribution of Prof Opoku-Agyemang to the victory of the party, citing her instrumental role in drafting the party’s manifesto.

“Ghana is so peaceful because we have a woman as a vice president.

“Indeed, I can say without any fear of contradiction that the decision to select Prof as the running mate has been fruitful,” he added.

Mr Ampofo reiterated the economic progress of the government’s first six months and attributed it to good governance and the competence of Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, the Finance Minister, who also hails from the region.

“This is a government that fulfils its promises, and we shall continue to do greater things to alleviate the plights of Ghanaians,” he said.

The Vice President was in the company of Mr Ekow Panyin Ampofo Eduamoah, the Central Regional Minister; Mr Ampofo; and other dignitaries.