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Nanisto News Blog of Wednesday, 10 September 2025
Source: Manteaw Amos
Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has issued a clarion call for a renewed national commitment to augmenting women’s representation in leadership positions, particularly in the realms of politics and academia.
Addressing the “She Builds Conference” in Accra, a forum dedicated to empowering women in academia and leadership, Minister Lartey paid a heartfelt tribute to Ghana’s trailblazing first female Vice President, Prof Nana Jane Opoku-Agyemang.
She lauded Prof Opoku-Agyemang’s historic ascendancy to the vice presidency as a luminous beacon of hope for countless young girls and women, especially those navigating the corridors of politics and academia.
“I am particularly honoured to have the first Vice President of Ghana, Prof Nana Jane Opoku-Agyemang.
Her being in this position serves as a beacon of hope for many young girls coming up, especially for those of us in politics and academia as well,” Lartey declared.
However, she candidly acknowledged the glacial pace of progress, highlighting the yawning chasm between Ghana’s female population and their representation in decision-making spheres.
“But let us be honest with ourselves, progress is uneven. Women make up 52% of Ghana’s population, yet less than 15% of parliamentary seats [are occupied by women],” she stated, underscoring the imperative for collective action to bridge this egregious gap.
The minister’s impassioned plea for increased female representation in leadership positions underscores the pressing need for a paradigm shift, one that prioritizes inclusivity, equity, and the empowerment of women to assume pivotal roles in shaping Ghana’s socio-political and academic landscape.
Story by Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy
