Former President and Presidential Candidate for the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama has emphasized on his commitment to significantly enhancing women’s representation in Parliament, district assemblies, and other leadership roles across Ghana if he is elected in the upcoming December elections.
At the launch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Women’s Manifesto on September 30, Mahama highlighted that promoting gender equality in leadership is both a moral imperative and crucial for maximizing Ghana’s human resources.
“We will increase women’s representation in Parliament, district assemblies, and leadership roles across all sectors. This is not just the right thing to do; it’s vital for harnessing the full potential of Ghana’s human resources”
Mahama also pledged to operationalize the Affirmative Action Act of 2024, a landmark legislation aimed at empowering women in political spaces.
Story by: Ibrahim Nii Adjetey Quao | univers.ug.edu.gh