Rachael Appoh raises awareness about breast cancer as she marks her birthday

The former Deputy Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Honourable Rachael Appoh, is celebrating her birthday and fifteen years in politics.

In commemorating the day, Honourable Appoh expressed her profound gratitude to all her political ‘godfathers’ who have made her journey in politics a success.

The former Gomoa Central Member of Parliament thanked her supporters in the constituency for the confidence reposed in her and the leadership of the National Democratic Congress, especially His Excellency John Dramani Mahama and the former First Lady, Mrs. Lordina Mahama, as well as the national and regional executives of the party for being a part of her journey.

The former Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection urged the Electoral Commission (EC), headed by Mrs. Jean Mensa, to be fair and transparent in the December 7 general elections.

She stated that peace must prevail in the various constituencies in the country.

The former Gomoa Central legislator said, “When there is any violence in the elections, the elderly, persons with disabilities, women, and children are the worst affected.”

She indicated that Mrs. Jean Mensa, being a woman herself, should be mindful of her role in safeguarding the peace of Ghana for the sake of women and children. “Mrs. Jean Mensa must not subvert the will of the people and must declare who really wins the December elections and not twist the result in favor of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). She should not jeopardize the lives of Ghanaians.”

Beyond the call for peaceful elections, the former Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection also used the occasion to urge all Ghanaian women to screen for breast cancer as October is the Pink Month. While wishing herself a happy birthday, God's protection, and blessings in the years ahead, Madam Appoh explained that early detection of the disease is key to its treatment, stressing that it is only through screening and breast examination that women would know their status.