Women Politicians In Ghana

"The only position reserved for women is the women’s organizer, and even with that, they are often relegated to menial tasks. It is extremely difficult for women to rise in politics."

"I occupy my thoughts with what I can do to better the lot of my constituents, they voted for me because they have confidence in me to solve their problems not to be trading words."

"I will not have responded publicly to the allegations if they were not made on radio because the media battle will further inflame passions. But in all these I have absolute confidence in the Police to get to the bottom of it and bring the perpetrators to book."

"In the past we have experienced devastating floods in the city of Accra, which has led to loss of lives and property. We are also starting to see our coastlines receding in many of our coastal communities. This particularly negatively impacts informal settlements in the city, where a sizeable number of local and international migrants reside. It exposes them for example to water-borne disease outbreaks and also reduces their abilities to withstand various economic and social shocks."

"I will use all legal means provided by our constitution to get to clear my name it is sad that people could be so filled with venom that they don’t care who gets hurt, it took me years of hard, honest and dedication to build my reputation then someone goes on air and in a second has destroyed everything, isn’t is sad my brother."

"We have a National Disaster Management Organisation within our administration. They are prepared to respond to such disasters and work to monitor disaster plans to keep us all informed if a disaster is forecast. They also bring relief to disaster victims and assist to reduce poverty in vulnerable and poor communities The city is also tackling these challenges through a project on the dredging of waterways, gutters as well as a campaign which aims at the behavioural aspect of waste management telling people not to dump garbage in drains."

"So this is a loan scheme and we have an account at the Kwanyako Rural Bank. They can go and check the MPLS, it is there."

"While the President struggles to fulfill his many promises, the elected officers are working to bring him down. The only time the executives come to the office is when there is money to share among themselves, after an issue comes up then they go back to sleep in their houses."

"For this year, I should have done it sometime in September, however, because of the Coronarivus disease (COVID-19), I had to do the distribution in bits."

"Until receiving training in business management and financial management from REP, I was regularly misapplying the little money I was making from the business. I didn’t know I had to pay myself. I thought the company or the business is mine so I can do this or that. But I’ve learnt that I need to do proper record keeping which can even help me to get loan support."

"There is a saying that if you leave something for a woman, she takes better care more of it than the men. But, of course, we are not saying the men are not good, but we know our situation as mothers, so I know the minister is going to do something about it."

"The beauty of democracy is that you learn to disagree to agree, you learn to make concessions, you learn to tolerate dissenting views."

"We know that from next year, the Agency is going to be set up, we will have adequate funding from the budget, other sources. The establishment of the Creative Arts Fund is very significant because we know that, that is one of the major challenges of the industry."

"The security services were being resourced to ensure effective security in the country, stressing that there had been some isolated incidents which did not reflect the general state of security in the country."

"Residents in informal settlements are faced with reduced access to some of the most basic social amenities like a regulated waste management system. Therefore, the city is working to improve its waste management system through a programme to start the separation of waste at source and put up a compost plant. Apart from that we strive to give them access to financial inclusion, through a recognised national identification system which will also enable them to be enrolled onto the National Health Insurance Scheme as well provide an infant care facility for the children."

"I am accordingly demanding that a proper recount of the election results be conducted to determine the true winner."

"This is a good day for the Creative Arts Industry, we are excited. Today, I am happy to announce that we have passed the Creative Arts Bill and very soon it will be assented to by the President"

"There would be a Ghana Carnival to showcase the Ghanaian culture through vibrant costumes and dance and encouraged members of the public who had not experienced the variety of the rich culture of this country and most of the tourist sites to ensure that they did not miss out on the fun and knowledge which would abound by participating in the events."

"The power is not in my hand, but I can speak to the Minister; he is the ultimate decider. Before leaving this ministry, I knew we will go up to 38 or 40 per cent of the women getting positions as commanders."

"Three weeks ago when the first distribution was done, members of the ruling NPP went to town and accused me of distributing papers because I had no money."

"The NPP in the Agona East knows of my interventions in the constituency, and therefore their claims that they do not know the monies I am giving out are loans are lies."

"Take the act of foreplay serious during sexual encounters with their partners."

"He was happy to see Eve brought to him and said she is the bone of my bone, and flesh of my flesh as they both entangled in romance,she added. Romance she observed, began right in the Garden of Eden and must not be overlooked."

"Last year I did it, two years ago I did it, three years ago I did it and four years I did it though my party is not in power."

"Don’t Just Hop On Your Wives For Sex; Romance Them First"

"Tell it as it is."

"The absence of romance could jeopardize their marriages."

"In our markets, on commercial vehicles and even at work places, you will find people who wear the mask below their chin, on their forehead, simply hang it around their neck or carry it in their hand and the impression is created that it is sufficient to own a mask and carry it around."

"Romance your wives thoroughly before the substantive sexual act of penetration, do not just hop on them."

"We continue to open our arms and invite all our brothers and sisters home. Ghana is your home. Africa is your home. We have our arms wide open ready to welcome you home"

"Do they listen to public commentary and reflect on the implications of their decisions and how these are received by the wider society?"

"Therefore I decided to take the money along during the second distribution so I could demonstrate to the NPP and those who claimed I had packed papers in the boxes that indeed I am giving out physical cash."

"As talks are now being revived, there are opportunities to partner not only on the development of offshore gas, but also with regard to the development of a downstream petrochemicals sector and further gas utilisation."

"Mr Speaker, within the 2022 budget, the government has consolidated its approach to employment hinged on entrepreneurship under the YouStart programme. The YouStart will enable young people to seek and be supported both technically and financially, to start and set up their enterprise."

"The consolidated approach and the major drive towards entrepreneurship under YouStart, would affect the business-minded youth among the Nation Builders Corps (NABCO) trainees currently at the exit phase of the NABCO Scheme."

"MPs as representatives of the people must support efforts to educate the public on the wearing of face masks."

"The government's current policy direction on mass entrepreneurship under the YouStart will lead to more sustainable jobs. YouStart offered a solution to the unemployment problem among the youth."

"In these fragile times, we need a judiciary that understands its pivotal role in ensuring not only that the laws are applied justly, but that democracy not only survives but thrives"

"We gather in solidarity with brothers and sisters to change the status quo. Racism must end. We pray and hope that George Floyd's death will not be in vain but will bring an end to prejudice and racial discrimination across the world"

"These children do not vote so nobody could accuse me of soliciting votes from them."

"The activity she is engaged in did not start today as the Maame Pokua Loan Scheme (MPLS) has been in operation and supporting women for the past 12 years."

"I would do so many things differently if I were in his position now. Not only about this. About everything...the interpretation of the law is fundamental, and you know, you don't sit there as Attorney-General, and you spout out the law yourself"

"That's the opinion of the Attorney-General. He's clearly wrong, but that's his opinion and he his entitled to it. I am not in his position"

"We believe we can secure the Akan vote"

"Mr Speaker, in line with the pathways set above, as an exit arrangement, some of the trainees were offered permanent employment by the lead agencies before the expiration of their three-year tenure."

"Some of the activities planned for the Year of Return included the Ghana Diaspora Celebration, the Marhaba Tourism Festival, the Black Prophet Welcome Home Reggae Concert, (Zonta, aka Black Prophet, a Ghanaian talented artiste who has championed the cause of Ghana and Africa through his music across the world) and various programmes around PANAFEST and Emancipation Day in July."

"I expressed profound gratitude to the delegates for the confidence and trust reposed in me and assured them that I would work with everyone to ensure peace and harmony."

"The line-up of other activities for the celebration were workshops on music and dance, colloquiums as well as a Hip Hop/Rap Summit which would be part of the Youth Assembly."

"Proper handling of the home-made ones requires that the masks are washed with warm soapy water , dried and ironed at least once a day if possible but sadly I have seen people wearing masks which appear rather soiled and unkempt."

"Adam and Eve began to play romance when the latter was created out of the former's ribs and brought to him."