Affirmative Action Bill: 'Now is the time to unite and implement' – Prof. Opoku-Agyemang

The 2024 running mate candidate for the National Democratic Congress, Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called on Ghanaians to unite and effectively implement the Affirmative Action bill.

According to Opoku-Agyemang, the achievements of women in our society reflect the efforts made by our past heroes.

Expressing her admiration for meeting a female pilot during a flight, she wrote, “While traveling from Kumasi to Accra this morning, I was struck by the presence of a female pilot in the cockpit.

“The achievements of women like her reflect the trailblazing efforts of those who came before and the progress yet to be made,” she posted on X (formerly Twitter).

Prof. Opoku-Agyemang further called for collaborative effort among Ghanaians to bridge the gap created by gender inequality.

“This isn't a battle between men and women, but a call for collaboration and for recognizing the gaps we can bridge together through affirmative action.

“With the passage of the long-awaited affirmative action bill into law, now is the time to unite and put it into meaningful practice,” she added.

The Parliament of Ghana on July 30, 2024, passed the Affirmative Action, Gender Equity bill into law after several years.

The bill aims to effectively address social, cultural, economic and political gender imbalances in the country, stemming from historical discrimination against women and persistent patriarchal socio-cultural systems and norms.

The bill also seeks to ensure gender equity in both the public and private sector.

Read the full post below:

While traveling from Kumasi to Accra this morning, I was struck by the presence of a female pilot in the cockpit.

The achievements of women like her reflect the trailblazing efforts of those who came before and the progress yet to be made.

This isn't a battle between men and… pic.twitter.com/iIdiTIK3ba

— Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang (@NJOAgyemang) August 18, 2024