Media personality and gender advocate, Josephine Oppong-Yeboah, has lauded President for his unwavering commitment to implementing the Affirmative Action Act of 2024 (Act 1121), a key legislation aimed at advancing gender equity across all sectors of national development. "It is welcoming to hear that President Mahama wants to put to action the Affirmative Action Act," she noted.
For her, the full implementation of the Act would amplify women's voices and ensure their active participation in shaping the country's future.
During his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) since his re-election, delivered on Thursday, February 27, 2025, President Mahama reaffirmed his administration's dedication to operationalising the Affirmative Action Act.
He disclosed that the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection is collaborating with key stakeholders to enforce the provisions of the Act, which mandates a 30 percent quota for women in political appointments. "I'm pleased to report that women currently constitute 23.21 percent of all appointments, and we are steadily working towards meeting the target set by Act 1121," President Mahama stated.
