The Information Minister, Fatimatu Abubakar, has called on Vice President-elect, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, to champion the cause of women in politics and advocate for greater representation and opportunities for women and girls.
Congratulating Professor Opoku-Agyemang on her historic election as Ghana's first female Vice President, the minister described the milestone as a beacon of hope for women and girls across the country.
She further urged the Vice President-elect to use her new role to inspire change and advocate for policies that benefit women.
“I congratulate the President-elect, John Mahama, and the Vice President-elect, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, on their victory"
"Personally, I commend her on this significant milestone, which reflects the progress we are making as a nation. However, I also remind her of the greater responsibility to be a strong advocate for women in politics and women’s causes,”
Madam Fatimatu Abubakar made these remarks during a media engagement at the Information Ministry on Thursday.
Highlighting the success of the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, the Minister underscored its transformative impact on girls’ education, pointing out how removing financial barriers has significantly increased female enrollment in senior high schools.
“In 2024, for every 100 boys in senior high school, there are now 106 girls, compared to just 64 girls a few years ago. This shows that when financial obstacles are removed, more girls can access education. It’s a reminder to push for stronger advocacy and representation for women,” she noted.
Fatimatu Abubakar emphasized the importance of using leadership positions to leave a lasting impact on gender equality and women’s empowerment.
“No matter how efficient I am as an Information Minister, if I leave office without advocating for female journalists or increasing women’s voices in the media space, I would consider it a personal failure. Similarly, I hope Prof. Opoku-Agyemang uses this opportunity to make a remarkable difference for women,” she added.
Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang’s election has been hailed as a groundbreaking moment in Ghana’s political history.
At 73, the accomplished educationist’s achievement places Ghana among a growing number of African nations advancing gender equality in leadership.
Her historic victory, however, comes with heightened expectations, with many looking forward to her delivering on issues affecting women and girls before the end of her tenure.
Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
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