Gender Equity law is a landmark achievement in our journey toward equality - Naa Jama Opoku Prempeh

Alma Naa Jama Opoku Prempeh, wife of Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO), the New Patriotic Party's vice-presidential candidate, has lauded the 2024 Gender Equity Law as a significant milestone in Ghana's pursuit of equality.

During an Affirmative Action Conference in Accra on Monday, November 4, 2024

she pointed out the bill's importance in empowering women across various sectors, ensuring that every woman has the opportunity to thrive and achieve her potential.

"This moment is an honour as we celebrate a landmark achievement in our journey toward equality. The passing of the Affirmative Action Gender Equity Bill represents a steadfast commitment to Ghanaian women across all sectors, guaranteeing a future where every woman can develop and succeed," she stated.

Naa Jama stated that the law is a collective victory for all Ghanaians.

"It is indeed a victory for Ghanaians, a powerful testament to that when we are together as women, we can reshape the future", she added.

She expressed gratitude to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Parliament for their roles in the successful passage of the bill. She noted that this initiative, which began in 1998, aims to address the socio-cultural, political, economic, and educational disparities in both private and public sectors and took 38 years to realise.

"The leadership of a party that believes in possibilities has facilitated the passage and assent of this bill within seven and a half years," she said.

As she celebrated this achievement, she called for reflection on how to ensure that all women benefit from the new law and how to foster a society that leaves no one behind.

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