President Akufo-Addo Lauded for Appointing More Women in His Gov’t
President Akufo-Addo has been commended for his recognition of women in his government since his assumption into power in 2017.
Madam Mary Posch Oduro, National Treasurer hopeful of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) is however optimistic most women would be given top-notch positions in his second term to help turn the economy around as expected.
As a successful female politician, Madam Posch Oduro emphasized that President Akufo-Addo has shown clearly that he recognizes the potentials of women hence, his decision to appoint women into high offices.
Making references to the Chief Justice, Abena Frema Osei Opare, the Electoral Commission Chair, Jean Adukwei Mensah, Communications minister, Ursula Owusu among many others, the National Treasurer hopeful emphasized that the development will encourage more women to and also assure them to offer themselves for appointments.
“President Akufo-Addo has shown to the world that he is much concerned with women, he has appointed women to high positions such as the Chief Justice, the Electoral Commission chairperson, and many other ministerial portfolios. I am sure more women will have a chance to work in Akufo-Addo’s government before the end of his tenure in 2024” she stressed.
The report revealed women’s participation across the world is low despite the many gains made over the years by many countries.
As of 1 September 2021, 26 women are serving as Heads of State and/or Government in 24 countries. At the current rate, gender equality in the highest positions of power will not be reached for another 130 years.
Just 10 countries have a woman Head of State, and 13 countries have a woman Head of Government.
Only 21 percent of government ministers were women, with only 14 countries have achieved 50 percent or more women in cabinets. The five most commonly held portfolios by women ministers are Family/children/youth/elderly/disabled; followed by Social affairs; Environment/natural resources/energy; Employment/labour/vocational training, and Women affairs/gender equality.
Women’s participation in politics in Ghana is low, both at the local and the national level. This reflects the global trend of women’s participation in politics. This paper examines ways of deepening women’s participation as assembly members in local government. It examines women’s participation in politics intending to suggest ways of enhancing women’s political participation.
Primary Data was collected using questionnaires and interviews. Three major problems were identified as the main barriers to women’s participation in Ghanaian politics. Women in Ghana earned low incomes coupled with low educational status. Also, lack of confidence was found to be a barrier because the women explained that politics is for men.
Source: Kwabena Nyarko Abronoma
