Members of Parliament from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) are calling for an apology from Majority Leader Afenyo-Markin following derogatory remarks regarding the age of John Dramani Mahama's running mate, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang.

During a debate, Afenyo-Markin implied that Prof. Opoku-Agyemang's age, being a woman in her 70s, reflects a lack of forward-thinking leadership within the NDC, sparking condemnation from fellow MPs.“Even if you look at his choice of running mate, he could not get somebody that one could say that they are planning for the future. The person is over 70 years old.

“There is no succession plan. Mr. Speaker, from day one, the government will be in crisis. Mr Speaker, they went to pick a very old person who could not perform at the Education Ministry,” Afenyo-Markin said before the Deputy Minority Chief Whip, Ahmed Ibrahim, rose to issue a spirited rebuttal to the Majority Leader.

Gizella Akushika Tetteh-Agbotui, representing the Awutu Senya West Constituency, emphasised the need for Afenyo-Markin to publicly apologise, highlighting Prof. Opoku-Agyemang's intelligence and qualifications, and denouncing the disrespectful nature of the comments, particularly in the wake of International Women's Day celebrations.

“It is totally unfair to women to be treated that way. Prof.Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang is a very intelligent woman, she taught Afenyo-Markin in school communications, she doesn't deserve the disrespect he is getting especially after celebrating International Women’s day, Afenyo-Markin must publicly apologise,” Gizella Akushika Tetteh-Agbotui stated.

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