Member of Parliament for the people of Kpando and former Deputy Minister for Gender Children and Social Protection, Della Sowah has urged the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to append his signature to the passed Affirmative Action Bill without hesitation.

According to her, this would be an expression of interest by the President in issues regarding women.

The Parliament of Ghana on Tuesday passed the Affirmative Action, Gender Equity Bill 2024 after many years of consideration.

The purpose of the bill is 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.

Speaking to a section of the Media Della Sowah said that she doesn’t want to see this passed Bill end up like the others the President refused to sign.

She called on all well-meaning gender activists to constantly knock on the doors of the president to ensure that he appended his signature to the passed bill.

According to her, regardless of the state of the bill, it is a step in the right direction in addressing issues of inequalities amongst different genders.

The Member of Parliament added that it would ensure that a significant number of women hold key positions in governance, public life, and decision-making, ultimately improving the lives of women across the country.

Della Sowah commended Parliament for the good work done in their quest to create a just society to liberate and elevate women to their rightful place in society.

She also thanked the Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin for his guidance and role, adding that without him it wouldn’t have been possible.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme