Dr Ekua Amoakoh found herself repeatedly cast as the spokesperson for her peers during medical school, stepping up when others hesitated. She recalled a lecturer known among students as “Captain,” an intimidating figure who inspired fear rather than openness. “We all needed to tell Captain something that he really wouldn’t understand. But everybody was just too frightened to tell him. They’d say, ‘Akua, go and do it,’” she told JoyNews’ PM Express in an interview aired recently.
This episode reflects a pattern in her life. From junior secondary school through senior secondary school, Dr Amoakoh said she often ended up in leadership positions, driven by her willingness to speak out. “At every point in my life, whether in JSS or secondary school, I always end up in some position of leadership because I’m very verbose,” she said.
Her outspoken nature and leadership roles have contributed to her journey into politics. Dr Amoakoh is the spokesperson for New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and chairs the party’s Health Committee. She explained that a lifelong interest in debate and governance fuelled her political ambitions. “I always enjoyed debates and, you know, governance. And I always had opinions on stuff. So I think that’s why I wanted to be a politician. I always had opinions on what to do, how everything should be run,” she said.
Dr Amoakoh’s desire to influence Ghana’s development extends beyond debate. She expressed frustration at the idea of remaining outside decision-making processes. “I didn’t want to be in a position where I couldn’t influence the growth of this country, for instance,” she said.
Her comments came during a personality profile interview conducted by Emefa Adeti on JoyNews. Dr Amoakoh’s role as the NPP’s Health Committee chair places her at the centre of policy discussions ahead of the 2024 elections. She has spoken publicly on issues relating to healthcare delivery and party strategy.
Dr Amoakoh’s trajectory illustrates how early experiences with leadership and communication can shape political careers. Her repeated willingness to confront difficult conversations, even with intimidating figures like the medical school lecturer, reveals a pattern of stepping into the spotlight to advocate for others.
Her position as spokesperson for Dr Bawumia aligns with her stated ambition to influence Ghana’s governance directly. As the NPP prepares for the upcoming elections, Dr Amoakoh’s voice will likely remain prominent in public debates and party messaging.
Her story underscores a recurring reality for many politicians: the interplay between personal traits and public roles. Dr Amoakoh’s comfort with debate and leadership has driven her path from school leadership posts to the national political stage.
According to Joy Online.
