President Mahama petitioned over alleged sexist remarks by Ashanti Regional Minister

Two Ghanaian citizens, Barbara Twum and Jennifer Owusu, have petitioned President John Dramani Mahama over alleged sexually suggestive remarks linked to Ashanti Regional Minister Dr Frank Amoakohene.

The minister's comments were directed at former National Youth Authority Deputy CEO Akosua Manu.

In a petition dated June 10, 2026, the two say a Facebook post, “Akosua Kumaa, wokon do anaa? You want to have a taste of it?” allegedly attributed to the minister contained sexually explicit and degrading language.

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They argue that it amounts to sexual harassment and violates standards of professionalism and dignity expected of public officials.

“The petition concerns serious breaches of the Presidential Code of Conduct and Ethics (2025) by Dr Frank Amoakohene arising from sexually offensive and misogynistic remarks published on social media,” it stated.

They further contend that the remarks breach provisions of the Presidential Code of Conduct, especially rules on civility, respect, and the duty of public officers to treat citizens with dignity, particularly women.

In their view, the language creates a hostile and humiliating environment for women in public life and undermines constitutional principles on equality.

They are asking the presidency to invoke Section 6 of the Code to investigate the matter, issue a formal written reprimand to the minister, and consider terminating his appointment due to the seriousness of the alleged conduct.

The Office of the President is yet to respond publicly to the petition.

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