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If he is successful in the upcoming December elections, Former President John Dramani Mahama will continue to prioritize increasing the number of women in Parliament, district assemblies, and leadership positions in different sectors of Ghanaian society.
Mr Mahama emphasized that achieving gender equality in leadership is not only a moral duty but also a vital action in unlocking Ghana’s human resource potential to the maximum.
“We will increase women’s representation in Parliament, district assemblies, and leadership roles across all sectors. We will do this not only because it is the right thing to do, but also because Ghana needs the best of its human resources,” Mr Mahama stated.
He promised this commitment at the National Democratic Congress (NDC) women’s manifesto launch on Monday, September 30th.
In his effort to promote gender equality, Mahama promised to implement the Affirmative Action Act of 2024, a significant law focused on empowering women in politics.
“The Affirmative Action Act of 2024 will ensure that women hold at least 30% of political appointments,” he declared.
Moreover, the NDC presidential candidate pledged to pass the Property Rights of Spouses Bill, emphasizing its importance in protecting the rights of women within marriage.
“Marriage unites spouses, and in the event of any unfortunate circumstances, properties such as buildings and farmland should be shared equally. No man should have the authority to evict a woman without her receiving her rightful share.”
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