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Speaker Bagbin decries low female representation in President Mahama’s cabinet, parliament

According to him, the appointment of women falls below the 30 percent benchmark stipulated by the Affirmative Action Act.

Speaking at an International Women’s Day event in Parliament on Monday, March 10, 2025, he questioned why the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection remains outside the cabinet.

“We have delayed long enough in passing the bill. Let us not apply the same wishy-washy attitude towards its implementation. I am not impressed with what I have seen so far regarding the leadership positions of women in Parliament, parliamentary committees, and senior government appointments. Even the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection is not a cabinet ministry,” he lamented.

He urged Parliament to lead by example in promoting gender equality and called for a review of leadership positions within the House.

“So, I call on the leadership, and I will lead the charge. They must consider the reconstitution of leadership in the House. We passed the law, so we must lead by example. Out of the 43 committees in Parliament, only four are chaired by women. And out of 19 ministers of state in the cabinet, only two are women. So, why did we spend all the resources and time to pass the law? We need to take action,” he added.

Alban Bagbin stressed the need for concrete steps to ensure the full implementation of the Affirmative Action Act, urging authorities to demonstrate their commitment to gender inclusivity.

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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