Women Politicians In Ghana

"I am an example of the dangers that lie ahead if we fail as a country to document and teach our indigenous languages."

"Despite being born to an Ahanta father and mother, I did not have the benefit of being taught the language at home or in school. We had no books from which I could read my language … living out of Ghana for more than 25 years … I had no reference point to connect with my mother tongue. … Today, like thousands of Ahanta people, I am unable to speak the language. My children too have no means of learning it."

"What has become of the Affirmative Action Act? … It is high time some considerations are made to make sure that women are more inclusive in the governance of this country."

"Women matter, and we plead with our men here to make the cases of women their matter."

"Many more young people should be involved in such activities in Africa than was presently the case. Culturally, young people are to be seen, not heard, although we don't say it as much now. It's part of the culture. We are running programmes for them [in Ghana] but not really with their involvement. Young people could help adults change consumption patterns and lifestyles that might not be sustainable."

"The love most frequently praised by winter is young love —bold and courageous."

"All election materials are in Chereponi, they are in sufficient quantities and were we will not face any shortages anywhere. The only thing left is the ballot paper. It will certainly be in today and will be sent to Chereponi tomorrow everything is in place in Chereponi"

"My greatest priority would be to make the constituency a peaceful place where ethnicity would be a thing of the past and also to generate employment avenues for the constituents,especially for women and the youth"

"Learn to disregard the noise and attach your heart to God and those who care about you . Because whatever you do,no matter how you do it it'll attract talks,either positive or negative."

"Don't worry-Be Happy.You can't be truely happy till you learn to ignore the gossips,empty charter and unkind words hurled at you. See those talks as normal and bound to happen."

"If you have a strong purpose in life,you don't have to be pushed . Your passion will drive you there."

"Your life's a result of the choices you make,if you don't like your life ,it's time to start making better choices. You can be a complainer or an achiever,but surely,you can't be both. Live your life with a purpose,focus on your achievements instead of your misfortunes. Always be yourself and never wait for someone's approval your mind's a magnet . If you always think of blessings,you attract more blessings. If you always think of problems,you attract more problems; therefore,always keep good thoughts and always stay positive. God has a purpose for your pain,a reason for your struggle and a reward for your faithfulness. Don't give up . Life's too short to keep worrying."

"Give your full attention and concentration to your vision and purpose in and you'll be in a happy state"

"Remember that empty vessels make loud noises.those who have nothing doing,engage themselves with other people's business and issues."

"Your friendship will be very important to someone today, so give yourself time to be a good friend."

"The HIV epidemic in Ghana is characterized as a mix of a low-level generalized epidemic with significant contributions from transmission among female sex workers (FSW) and their clients. This study seeks to identify and describe key characteristics and sexual behaviors of FSW and estimate the prevalence of HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and hepatitis B virus (HBV) among FSW in Ghana. Method A total of 7,000 FSW were recruited for the study using Time Location Sampling (TLS) approach with 5,990 (85.6%) participants completing both biological and the behavioral aspects of the study. A structured questionnaire was administered to respondents to assess several factors, such as background characteristics, sexual risk behaviors, condom usage, HIV/AIDS knowledge, opinions, and attitudes. Trained staff conducted face-to-face interviews using mobile data collection software (REDCap) after provision of specimens for HIV and STI testing. Descriptive statistics such as medians, ranges, charts, and percentages are performed and presented. Also included, are bivariate analyses to establish relationships between FSW type and other relevant characteristics of the study. Results Among the 7,000 (100%) FSW sampled from all regions, 6,773 took part in the behavioral and 6,217 the biological. There were 783 (11.2%) respondents who took part only in the behavioral and 227 (3.2%) only in the biological. Most were young, with a median age of 26 years, majority had never been married or were widowed/divorced and a quarter had no education or had only primary education. Majority (74.8%) of FSW first sold sex at age 25 years or less with a median age of 20 years. Most (84.8%) of the FSW indicated that they entered sex work for money, either for self or family and had an average of eleven (11) sexual partners per week. More than half (55.2%) of the FSW were new entrants who had been in sex work for less than 5 years before the study. Consistent condom use with paying clients was generally unsatisfactory (71%), and was however, very low (24%) with their intimate partners or boyfriends. Only about half (54.6%) of FSW have been exposed to HIV prevention services in the last three months preceding the survey, and this varies across regions. Overall, comprehensive knowledge about HIV and AIDS was low. Only 35% of FSW had comprehensive knowledge. HIV prevalence was 4.6% and was higher among seaters (brothel-based) and older FSW who had been sex work for a longer period. The HIV prevalence from the previous bio-behavioral survey (BBS) in 2015 and 2011 were estimated to be 6.9 and 11.1%, respectively. Conclusion Compared to the results from the previous studies, the findings give an indication that Ghana is making significant progress in reducing the burden of HIV among FSW in the country. However, risky behaviors such as low consistent condom use, low coverage of HIV services across the regions, and low comprehensive knowledge could reverse the gains made so far. Immediate actions should be taken to expand coverage of HIV services to all locations. Efforts must be made to reach out to the new entrants while also addressing strongly held myths and misconceptions about HIV"

"Blood borne infections such as HIV, Hepatitis B (HBV), and Hepatitis C (HCV) are of great importance to governments and their implementing partners, especially among people who use drugs (PWUD) and people who inject drugs (PWID)."

"God's son Jesus Christ became human in order to help us become Godlike in our dealings with other humans. This is the spirit of the season. Merry and a prosperous New Year."

"Independence [for Ghana] means we are a new state not under somebody ,you are independent,you can make your own decisions,you don't have to let someone decide for you."

"The Ghana today there is so much confusion.What I would say is unless we change our 1992 constitution because this constitution has Soo many flaws, in this constitution and This constitution was imposed on the people of Ghana a long period of terror by PNDC and NDC rule. So it is not a constitution for the people ,I would call it JJRolins constitution."

"If we don't change the constitution you can never put anybody before court for the pillage that is why I'm saying we can't stop corruption because people are covered with indemnity clause in our constitution."

"Oh what a happy day! On the first of January 2013. 2013 is a year of victory and many more blessings from God."

"One Day Some Arm Rubbers Attacked A Rich Man's House. In The Bedroom Of The Mas They Found The Man And His Wife. One Of The Rubbers Asked The Womans Name. Rubber: Woman What Is Your Name Woman: Comfort Rubber: You Are Lucky My Mother Is Comfort I Would Have Shoot You. Then He Turned To The Man; Arm Rubber: Man What Is Your Name Man: My Name Is Richard Asamoah But My Friends Use To Call Me Comfort Asamoah."

"Screening for cervical infection is difficult in developing countries. Screening strategies must be improved for high-risk women, such as female sex workers. To evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of screening algorithms for cervical infection pathogens among female sex workers in Accra, Ghana. A cross-sectional study among female sex workers was conducted. Each woman underwent an interview and a clinical examination. Biologic samples were obtained for the diagnosis of HIV, syphilis, bacterial vaginosis, yeast infection, Trichomonas vaginalis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Chlamydia trachomatis infection. Signs and symptoms associated with cervicitis agents were identified. Algorithms for the diagnosis of cervical infection were tested by computer simulations. The following prevalences were observed: HIV, 76.6%; N gonorrhoeae, 33.7%; C trachomatis, 10.1%; candidiasis, 24.4%; T vaginalis, 31.4%; bacterial vaginosis, 2.3%; serologic syphilis, 4.6%; and genital ulcers on clinical examination, 10.6%. The best performance of algorithms were reached when using a combination of clinical signs and a search for gram-negative diplococci on cervical smears (sensitivity, 64.4%; specificity, 80.0%). In the algorithms, examination of Gram-stained genital smears in female sex workers without clinical signs of cervicitis improved sensitivity without altering specificity for the diagnosis of cervical infection."

"Nowadays when you go to schools you ask them [school children] even about our own history they don't know about it and yet they are learning history about their countries."

"Ayariga is really a disgrace to Ghanaian politics."

"That constitution when it was first drafted that is 1992 it was a legalized clause"

"I'm saying that we need to change the indemnity clause in the 1992 Constitution,how can you legalize coup?."

"I joined the commercial bank for a while and straight to the parliament,so I was 23 years when I became a parliament"

"To delineate the population attributable fraction (PAF) of transactional sex in prevalent cases of HIV infection in the male adult population of Accra, Ghana. Cross-sectional study of clients who visited a sex worker (SW), of boyfriends of SW and of male personnel in prostitution venues. A questionnaire was administered and urine obtained for detection of anti-HIV antibodies. The PAF of prevalent HIV acquired from SW was calculated using a combination of data from this survey of clients, from on-going SW surveys, the national HIV surveillance system and the national census. HIV prevalence was 4.9% (8/162) among clients of mobile SW, 15.8% (53/335) among clients of home-based SW, 17.5% (10/57) among personnel and 32.1% (9/28) among boyfriends. A condom was used in 90% of intercourses, according to clients. Non-use of a condom was clustered in selected locations and independently associated with older age of client, frequency of intercourse with SW in the last year and current urethritis. Among the male population of Accra aged 15-59 years, 84% of prevalent cases of HIV were attributable to transactional sex. A sensitivity analysis showed that under various assumptions PAF varied between 47% and 100%. In Accra, approximately four-fifths of prevalent cases of HIV in adult males were acquired from SW. Comprehensive interventions providing education, condoms and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases for SW and their clients should be approached as other public health priorities and provided in all cities, large and small, of West Africa."

"Where are the true leaders today?"

"It is not my purpose to give a full history of the life and character of our much respected and lamented aged friend, Mrs. Adams. Her life was in many respects, an eventful."

"Is this what politic and running for public office have been reduced to? Why have Ghanaians reduce our democracy to "GUTTER " why are we not emulating the example of our former presidents and seasoned former leaders as the Late Buwumia's Justice D.F Anna's, Dr P.V. Obengs,Mr.Chris Hesse's and others not mentioned here because of space ant time. How can we stoop so low ,by viewing political opponents as enemies. We are one people with a unique destiny and are striving to make our great and strong through the blessings of God as our national anthem rightly says. How can we afford to equate an Honorable esteemed son of Ghana to an ape-Nana Addo Danquah, the Flag bearer of the great party's that is energizing our fragile democracy. Ghanaians with me inclusive we need to desist from these acts that divide us rather than unifying us a nation. These acts of indiscipline is the reason why women although they are so experienced and committed to lasting development transformation and change will not run for public office and to be effective partners in the decision- making process of our dear nation. Vilification and bad mouthing tactics such as this has become a bottleneck in our democratic dispensation in Ghana. With these acts that have plagued no man in his right mind will allow the wife to mount a political platform in Ghana to be insulted, vilified and embarrassed by his fellow man who cannot take care of his family and is struggling just to be elected as Member of Parliament, because he sees Parliament as a gold mine and position of honor and prestige rather than service to the people ,and having the impudence to embarrass he and his wife in the name of politics. This post on social media is below the belt and really exposes the ignorance of Ghanaians to the world at large. The boot lickers and the light soup and yes drinkers of our leaders should desist from this gutter politics and focus on issues rather than personalities. Political bigotry,rancour and bitterness must cease, because we are partners in the same ship,if the ship sinks we are all going to perish. Our politics should be devoid of discrimination and above all male chauvinism so that women can participate in politics to contribute to the nations developmental process. Let us emulate the example of Three "JOHNS" _ His Excellency Jerry John Rawlings, His Excellency John Agyekum Kuffour and our current president John Dramani Mahama, although they all have different leadership styles and believe in different political ideologies they do not bad mouth each other ,but are rather united because they know that it is not about them but about our dear nation Ghana. "GHANA FIRST". Although they may not see eye to eye on many issues on governance,but because of the love of the nation ,they have buried their differences to work together to move Ghana forward. Fellow Ghanaians he that have ears let him listen to what the spirit of God is saying to the nation of Ghana."

"We shouldn't legalize coup if we are talking about civilian government,we need to change this present constitution which people have taken advantage and taken all the state enterprises ,the state footwears ,the state decision cooperation,we used to have GNDC chain of stores which is where we get made in Ghana goods ."

"The higher you want to climb, the more you need leadership. The greater the impact you want to make, the greater your influence needs to be."

"We are so blessed and we should have been exporting a lot of farm products instead of importing ,we can produce enough food if we put our minds on it."

"We need to change it [constitution] because the constitution with the indemnity clauses covered people who have looted this country"

"When I sought to become the general secretary, I received calls from prominent figures, including family members, telling me that position wasn’t suitable for a woman. Some people discouraged me saying I would not succeed, especially against male contestants. But I persevered, ignoring their advice, and ultimately succeeded."

"I rectified every error even on my own and gave it to the EC and it is [Samuel] Kwaah [deputy director of Electoral Services] who received it, so I know Mr. Kwaah, who doesn’t like me, he [is] keeping the thing from the EC."

"I’m not surprised many women are discouraged and leaving politics altogether. The pressure and tension are unbearable, especially when you’re a woman aiming for the top. They’ll throw stones at you, do everything to pull you down. In Ghana‘s politics, women are often relegated to subordinate roles."

"I observed the use of hand sanitizers and social distancing among the populace had reduced for some time now, a situation that could trigger the spread of the pandemic and had devastating consequences on the nation."

"Although young people had good immune systems to fight the disease, they could easily pass it on to their parents without showing any symptoms."

"We are going to court; no 13 people are going anywhere to go and contest. EC has no power to elect the people they want to contest for this year. There were not there to tell Ghanaians what to do; they were there to just do their work and they have failed woefully to do that work."

"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."

"Am a mother and every mother has to deal with difficult situation so definitely in terms of stress, terms or whatever it takes I will be okay."

"But the insults must stop, if they don't stop it won't stop me, I will go ahead, I have a team with me and I think that I have Ghana with me. Because all want to develop Ghana so if people will throw mud that won't be a big deal."

"The aged in society remain susceptible to the new wave of COVID-19 infections."

"It’s very nice and encouraging that you are chosen from a process that you are not even aware off and that is all structured and it’s based on criteria, and that I wasn’t selected because I happen to be a woman."

"We had a lot of women’s associations from legal, security, education and from human rights. They were all there and they were all supportive and actually spoke and said they were very happy that the PPP has kept its promise."

"What they presented to us was that they were looking for somebody who is incorruptible, who has competence, and who is interested in job creation, quality education, quality health, somebody who has proven him or herself and somebody who can stand firm for what is right."