30 Of My Appointees In The Next NDC Govt Will Be Women Mahama Promises

Former President and Flagbearer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama said that his administration would ensure that at least 30 percent of appointments go to women.

He noted that this will be done through the implementation of the Affirmative Action Law.

Speaking during the NDC’s launch of the Women’s Manifesto in Kumasi Mr Mahama said by operationalizing the Affirmative Action Act of 2024, NDC will ensure that women hold at least 30% of political appointments.”

Mr Mahama said the majority of unemployed people in Ghana are women and that Ghana needs to get to a point where economic empowerment is a right.

He added, “Maternity leave will be extended to four months while fathers will enjoy one-week paternity leave. Men must provide proof”.

He further stated that despite women’s significant contribution to our nation’s development, gender inequality remains pervasive, particularly in the informal sector, where 92% of workers are women often without safety nets. This is an significant sector that contributes as much as between 30-40% of Ghana’s GDP.

The situation he said has exacerbated poverty among women, as highlighted by the 2020 census which indicated that of Ghana’s 7.3million poor people, the majority 3.76million are women.




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