News:
February 27, 2025
President John Dramani Mahama has raised concerns about the low the number of women that mustered the courage to avail themselves for positions as Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs).
The President stated that while he is determined to achieving gender balance, especially at the local government level, the low number of women that presented themselves have been discouraging.
And added that the few who do are edged out on very flimsy and parochial grounds; thus stating that “it is my hope that the National Constitution Review Conference will clear a pathway for the election of DCEs”.
By so doing, he said, the Gender Ministry will have the obligation to encourage and support more women to apply for these positions. “My government is dedicated to successfully implementing the Affirmative Action Act of 2024 (Act 1121) to ensure gender equity across political, social, economic, educational, and cultural spheres.
The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection is actively collaborating with relevant stakeholders to guarantee that this Act is fully operational, including attaining the 30% target quota for women in political appointments”.
President Mahama assured that his government is on course to achieving the 30% target quota for women in political appointment as so far women currently make up 23.21% of all appointments.
Dominic Shirimrori/Ghanamps.com