Benewaa Gyasi, a member of the communications team of the National Democratic Congres (NDC), has responded sharply to Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Bosiako’s persistent disrespect towards Prof. Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang the NDC’s Vice presidential candidate.
According to her, Chairman Wontumi has singled out Prof. Jane Naana for relentless criticism, always attempting to discredit her.
“The least one would expect from a Regional Chairman who commands a large following in the Ashanti Region, where women make up the majority, is to attack a woman.
“Yet, this individual seizes every opportunity to make derogatory comments about her appearance, including her hairstyle,” she said.
She issued a stern warning to Bernard Antwi Bosiako, admonishing him to refrain from his blatant disrespect towards Prof. Jane Naana, as she is far superior to him in stature and accomplishment
She indicated “What journalists are refusing to tell Wontumi is that Prof. Jane Naana is a woman of great stature. She has impressive credentials and has worked hard to reach her current position. As the first female Vice Chancellor in Ghana, Prof. Naana has paved the way for other women to follow in her footsteps.
“Yet, whenever Wontumi gets the opportunity, he tries to besmirch her reputation”, madam Gyasi stated.
She subsequently urged women from all walks of life to condemn Wontumi’s derogatory remarks about women.
“Ghanaian women need to unite and rise up, because Wontumi’s actions towards Prof. Jane Naana suggest that he has no regard for women, as if he was not raised by a woman himself,” she noted.
In an interview with Kojo Marfo on AbusuaNkommo at Abusuafm, Benewaa expressed little surprise at Wontumi’s attack on Prof. Jane Naana, stating that it is a hallmark of the NPP’s behavior, which she believes is characterized by a lack of respect for women.
She stated “I’m not surprised Chairman Wontumi is disrespecting Prof. Jane Naana. That’s the trademark of the NPP, they don’t respect their women”
Benewaa also called on the NPP to follow the NDC’s lead in empowering women, citing the NDC’s historic decision to select Prof. Jane Naana as their Running Mate as a shining example of gender inclusivity.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/103.5FM/Kwadwo Owusu
