Women Politicians In Ghana

"Let us inspire; let us motivate; let us mentor and create an environment that especially allows women to grow and thrive. As we celebrate today, let us remember that International Women’s Day is every day that we speak up; it is every day."

"We should all celebrate women’s achievements. Collectively, we can help forge gender parity and create an equally balanced world. From challenge comes change, so let’s choose to challenge"

"Regrettably, the voices of the worst affected are drowned out in the conversation. Women, children, and Africa! What is a responsible generation to do in the face of this challenge?"

"My passion for the wellbeing of women and children birthed the Samira Empowerment and Humanitarian Projects (SEHP), a not-for-profit organization established with the purpose of empowering the underprivileged and underserved through diverse social intervention projects. Over the past six and half years, SEHP has undertaken timely initiatives in the areas of health, education, and the economic empowerment of women."

"Empowering women with access to cleaner energy sources not only improves their quality of life but also contributes to gender equality, sustainable development, and climate action ."

"The youth are not just the leaders of tomorrow but the architects of today's transformative actions."

"2023 should see us continue on the path of economic emancipation and accelerated development."

"We pray that as 2024 approaches, the good Lord will continue to protect us, guide us, lead us and bless us with all the blessings in 2024 ."

"At the end of every year, we make arrangement through the Samira Empowerment and Humanitarian Project to support widows, single mothers and the aged so this year my team decided that we come to Ashalaja to support our mothers. We pray that those of you who have lost your husbands, God will give them a peaceful rest while he strengthens and keep you all. May God give you long life to take care of those left behind ."

"the gesture formed part of an initiative to economically support and empower women in the Ghanaian society, especially during festive seasons such as Christmas."

"Ghana has been very sincere in the quest to bridge the gap between the two halves of Atlantic ."

"It is obvious that with determination, a people can rise and take their destiny into their hands and do what is expected of them for their survival and freedom. Ghana is ever ready to act as the catalyst for the rise of the African on the world stage."

"Let us not allow our past to imprison us forever, let us do away with the challenges and forge ahead to lift Africa up for a brighter future ."

"It is the prayer of every pregnant woman that she gives birth to a healthy baby but God does as he pleases. And in everything we give thanks to Him."

"It takes a woman of courage, it takes a courageous politician to accept that I have done something wrong, forgive me and that is what has touched the hearts of the people of Dome-Kwabenya and I know that they will still vote for me into power."

"It takes courage for a politician to accept wrongdoing and ask for pardon. I believe my admission and apology have touched the hearts of people in Dome-Kwabenya. I know they will vote for me into power because it's not easy for a woman in my position to own up to errors."

"I made some mistakes in 2023 as a result of things that were beyond my control. But what was so important was that the people of Dome-Kwabenya stood solidly behind me. There is a saying that in your suffering, that is where you get to know your loved ones. The good people of Dome-Kwabenya have shown me love, and I will continue to serve them."

"I never imagined an illiterate like me will have such an opportunity so I cried when I entered Parliament ."

"I am bringing it back to the whole governance issue, we have to sit down and state it clearly for everybody to know what they are entitled to and what they are not entitled to .To be fair, they are entitled to something, the quantum is another matter, especially in this time of hardship and so if Ghanaians are angry and upset about this naturally so because this is huge ."

"As I turn things around, I want you also to do the same in your home, workplace or wherever you have influence for the better. You don't need political power to do these things ."

"I consider this subsidy support to be scholarship for them. I am of a humble view that if i have supported students pursuing formal education with scholarships to study with peace of mind, drivers who operate informal business must equally be supported to acquire their license."

"It is sad the state of a health facility that the lives of about 30,000 depend on. The government must fix this."

"I am coming back like kakai to take the seat."

"I would wish to demand the resignation of the constituency chairman. He has no moral right to suspend me from the party. Some of us will not look on while others try to destroy what we have collectively built as a party. I am sad about the turn of events and I feel my work has been a vein ."

"I thank you all for the support during the primaries, although things didin't turn out like how we expected but that's just it. Life can be unfair at but trust me we have fought a good fight and we couldn't have done it without each and everyone of you in the constituency ."

"Her (Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings) unwavering advocacy on gender equality and equity, as well as her pioneering efforts for the cause of Ghanaian Women and children are worth noting...you are an inspiration to women everywhere and a shining beacon for our young girls to emulate, we celebrate you."

"For the past 12 years she has stood by her husband in the struggle to restore Ghana. She has led a group of active women to help empower Ghanaian women, freeing them from being hewers of wood and drawers of water to be[ing] actors in the political arena"

"She (Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings) was special and she’s still special and for me, it had to be her. It was a privilege for me to be acquainted with her."

"Yes, she (Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings) has been a very bold lady I can confirm that she's been one of the catalysts that have brought the issue of women empowerment not only in Ghana, but globally."

"My desire is to see the emancipation of women at every level of development to enable them to contribute and benefit from the socio-economic and political progress of the country"

"Women's vital role in promoting peace in the family, the country and the world at large is not in question and they must be given the chance to play a critical part in identifying and assessing solutions for the betterment of the country (Ghana)."

"I am committed to laying the foundations of a prosperous future for Ghana so that all Ghanaians can have the confidence in a country built on a system that rewards their hard work and their sacrifice. I believe in creating a Ghana where mothers and fathers have the opportunity to invest in the future of their children; where Ghanaian genius is rewarded and where meritocracy is paramount. I believe in a thriving economy that creates equal opportunity for every Ghanaian"

"We recognised that for women to be really empowered for development, we needed to make them economically active"

"It is important for me to open doors for many other women to be there (presidential candidate) at some point or the other. I am making sure that children of this country (Ghana) see women as an absolute part of national development."

"You will have a miracle on your hands because I know it when we go out and I feel it."

"The upcoming general election (2020 Ghanaian general election) is really not about me or my individuality but about our nation and our future. We should try to refocus our lenses as a people on long term national development visions...We must have the ability to have a collective vision born out of our varied experiences, skills set and unique characteristics to propel the best, bright and most patriotic citizens to advance a nonpartisan agenda for a continuous development."

"Culturally, we refer to nature as ‘asase yaa’ and women are held in reverence spiritually and culturally, so why the disconnect in our contemporary society where women are treated like second-class citizens."

"It is only through writing that we capture who we are, where we have come from and where we are going and this must be written so generations yet unborn will know who we truly are."

"We need to constantly improve on the quality of life and so we need to read as individuals and inculcate the habit of reading to the young ones. We have to encourage the young ones to read but because of the existence of iPads and tablets they are not picking books to read out of curiosity."

"We have to instill in our children a certain traditional way even as we become modernized so that they do not move too far away from who we are as a people. Who is in charge of what our children see and emulate? Education is a tool; your upbringing is your tradition and your life."

"The issue is it’s not how many years you have been there [near power], but that the value that you would bring to the Ghanaian leadership. My value that I would bring to the Ghanaian leadership is about the people, not the leader. As such, what I have done for Ghana is what will show and they would have to judge me on that directly."

"If you put something on your mind and your heart to do and to change something or situation, do not look back, stay focused and move systematically towards your goal."

"I faced tough time with my opponents during my campaign time but that didn't scare me as a woman, I urge all of you (women) to rise up and push the agenda of women’s involvement in decision-making process."

"I see politics like a marketing space to sell your ideas to the public, and that women can sell better than their male counterpart when they are empowered to do so since women today are more educated than before."

"I know all the research findings, I know this issue about financing, I know all that but I also know that women today are more educated than before."

"I remembered that God did not create me inferior. I remembered just that politics is like marketing and women can sell better than men."

"I want to encourage you. Sharpen your prowess at goal scoring and make that all the opportunities you get are translated into countable goals. May the Lord go with you. May you be united more than anymore."

"For me, until the final whistle goes, you cannot say your team has not won, I believe in that so when the final whistle goes then I give up. But I was sure that even if it remains one or two minutes to final whistle, you will score, I was convinced."

"There are challenges but together we’ll fight these challenges and I believe we’ll make it."

"I didn't Join the NDC, I helped Build It."