Alma Pokua Adade-Prempeh, wife of Ghana's vice-presidential candidate for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), has hailed the newly passed Affirmative Action Law as a historic step toward gender equality, calling it a "beacon of real change" for the country's women.Speaking at the Affirmative Action Conference in Accra, she said that the law would unlock new opportunities in leadership, education, and entrepreneurship for women across the nation."This historic legislation is not just a victory for women; it's a win for Ghana as a whole.
It sets the stage for a future where every young woman, regardless of her background, has the tools and confidence to fulfill her dreams," Adade-Prempeh said.The Affirmative Action (Gender Equality) Bill, passed on Pan African Women's Day, mandates gender balance within government, aiming for 50% female representation by 2030.
It also challenges the private sector to achieve at least 30% female representation by 2026.Adade-Prempeh described the law as crucial in addressing long-standing gender imbalances that have marginalized women in Ghana."This law is not just symbolic," she stated. "It's a critical framework to address the socio-cultural, political, and economic disparities that have limited women's roles in Ghana's development."As a Chartered Global Management Accountant, Adade-Prempeh shared her belief in the transformative potential of women in Ghana's economy."Women have the potential to transform Ghana's economy," she said. "By empowering them with financial resources, training, and mentorship, we are creating a generation of entrepreneurs who can lift themselves and their communities out of poverty.
When women succeed, entire communities benefit."Adade-Prempeh outlined key areas where the law will make an impact: expanding access to quality education, fostering entrepreneurship, and increasing female representation in leadership roles.