The Swiss Ambassador to Ghana, Simone Giger, has urged greater inclusion of women in Ghana's political landscape, warning that the country risks missing out on crucial leadership potential by sidelining half of its population.
Speaking to The Ghanaian Times in an exclusive interview on Monday, June 2, 2025, Giger emphasised the importance of gender-balanced leadership in shaping Ghana's future. "It is impressive to see how many amazing women Ghana has everywhere - in academia, civil society, the private sector, and the creative arts.
A bit less in politics, because politics is a tough terrain," she observed.
While praising Ghanaian society's generally progressive outlook on women's participation in public affairs, Giger pointed out that "in certain spheres, Ghana is doing better than Switzerland, like with women in boardrooms, leading businesses, and state agencies." However, she underscored that political representation was equally critical, as it was within the political arena that key decisions shaping the country were made.
