The former Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Allotey Jacobs, has expressed strong criticism of Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the party's running mate.

Mr Jacobs contends that Prof. Opoku-Agyemang lacks the essential qualities of a seasoned politician.

During a discussion on Peace FM, Mr Jacobs remarked that Prof. Opoku-Agyemang's performance at the NDC's campaign launch in Tamale revealed her struggle to transition from an academic to a political role.

He argued that her public speaking was not suited for a political platform.

"One is born with the ability to speak on political platform, that art cannot be learnt. Among the persons who spoke during the NDC campaign launch, the only person who could rap the crowd was former President John Mahama. The rest do not know how to speak on political platforms. The running mate should not have been allowed to speak.

"I respect that woman a lot but she is not a politician. She is a square peg in a round hole, I am telling you the truth. She portrayed herself as a lecturer on a political platform speaking about morale issues. It was not good," he said.

The NDC launched its campaign on July 27, 2024, aiming to challenge the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and address the country’s economic difficulties in the upcoming December 7 elections.