At the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in Beijing, China, on Monday, October 13, President John Dramani Mahama voiced his confidence that Ghana will soon witness the election of its first female President.
Speaking to a gathering of world leaders, President Mahama highlighted the country’s steady progress in championing women’s empowerment and gender equality.
“As the African Union Champion for Gender and Women’s Empowerment, I am proud to say that Ghana remains steadfast in its pursuit of equality for all,” President Mahama declared. He underscored Ghana’s commitment by referencing historic milestones, including the election of the nation’s first female Vice President and the appointment of women to pivotal roles across government, the judiciary, security services, and major national institutions.
“These are not symbolic gestures; they are a deliberate affirmation that women deserve a seat at the highest levels of decision-making,” he stated. “And I am confident that, in the very near future, our women will break the glass ceiling and that a woman will be president of the Republic of Ghana.”
President Mahama also pointed to advances in education, noting that Ghana has achieved gender parity in school enrollment, with more girls now accessing and completing their education than ever before.
He emphasized that these achievements are bolstered by robust institutional reforms and legal frameworks designed to protect the rights of women and girls. Key improvements include strengthening the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection; the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service; the Domestic Violence Secretariat; and the Specialised Domestic Violence Courts.
According to Mahama, sustained budgetary allocations have empowered these institutions to deliver justice, protection, and social support to survivors of gender-based violence.
President Mahama’s remarks concluded with a broader call for governments and international partners to take transformative action to achieve genuine gender equality and empower women across the globe.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
