Members of Parliament (MPs) commended the former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings for her bold decision to contest in the 2016 presidential election on the International Day for Women, which fell on Wednesday.
They added that this year’s theme, ‘Be Bold For Change’ further gave credence to her resolve to vie for the highest position of the land.
The MPs also dedicated this year’s celebration of Women’s Day to the Chief Justice of the country, Justice Theodora Wood, for the professional and impartial manner in which she discharged her duties to ensure the socio-economic development of the country.
The Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Otiko Afisah Djaba, who made a statement on the floor of Parliament in commemoration of the day on Wednesday, called on Parliament to quickly pass the Affirmative Action Bill into law to empower women in Ghana.
She said the draft bill seeks to promote gender equality in all spheres of national development and added that women are not in competition with men but to complement them.
“I will ensure that the draft bill is finalized and brought to this House for approval,” she said
Source: Daily Guide
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I'm proud to associate myself with this woman..... This ain't greed: this is perseverance, determination,focus and willingness to prove your critics wrong. She should fight till the last drop of her blood - the spirit of Yaa Asantewaa never quits neither will it succumb to the oppressor.
His woman never gives up. The more people scorn her, the high she rises. Good is recognized by the legislatures.
Every man has the right to decide his own destiny. If Ewes want to leave Ghana and form their own country don't stop them. Akufo-Addo must grant them their wish immediately. The on-going court case to judge the case must come to an end. Grant them their wish. The media must give the court hearing the attention it deserves.