Zeqblog Blog of Thursday, 9 January 2025
Source: Okine Isaac
The historic swearing-in of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as Ghana's first female Vice President has ignited celebrations among Wesley Girls' High School graduates, who have gone to social media to praise their alma mater while mocking rival institutions.
According to Yen, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang, a proud Wesley Girls alumni known as "Gey Hey," has been a source of encouragement for women and young girls across the country. Her election to the nation's second-highest post is being hailed as a victory for gender equality and a testament to her alma mater's outstanding intellectual and moral standing.
Shortly after her inauguration, social media was inundated with congratulations greetings from Wesley Girls alumni. Many posts joked about the school's dominance over other prominent institutions, including rival girls' schools like Holy Child, St. Louis, and Aburi Girls.
One popular tweet stated, "Gey Hey has done it again! While others make noise, we create history. #NaanaJane, #Trailblazers." Another alumni posted a photo of the Vice President in her school uniform from her earlier years, captioned, "This is what a Gey Hey girl looks like—poised for greatness!"
While the humorous jabs elicited laughter and friendship among Wesley Girls alumni, some competing institutions responded with expressions of pride and achievement. "Congratulations to Prof. Naana Jane, but don't forget that greatness exists in all schools," an Aburi Girls alumna wrote on Facebook.
Aside from the humorous banter, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang's triumph has brought Ghanaians together from all walks of life, with many complimenting her intelligence, humility, and dedication to service. Advocacy groups have hailed her promotion as a step forward for women's representation in leadership, encouraging young girls to strive for the highest positions in society.
As the country commemorates this historic milestone, it is apparent that Prof. Opoku-Agyemang's accomplishment goes beyond school rivalry. Her tale demonstrates that Ghanaian women, regardless of background, can overcome obstacles and achieve incredible feats.