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Gender Ministry marks 2025 International Women’s Day
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The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection (MoGCSP), through the Department of Gender and its development partners, commemorated the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD) with a symbolic “Empowerment Walk” through the principal streets of Accra on Friday, March 7, 2025.
The event aimed to raise awareness and garner support for gender equality.Promote the protection of women’s and girls’ rights.
Celebrate progress made toward gender equality since the Beijing Declaration 30 years ago.
This year, Ghana adopted the global IWD theme,“For All Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” with the campaign hashtag #ForAllWomenAndGirls to reinforce the commitment to gender inclusivity and advancement.
Delivering the keynote address, the Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, highlighted strides made in promoting gender equality, citing key initiatives such as the Affirmative Action Act and the establishment of the Women Development Bank.
She also acknowledged the historic achievement of Her Excellency Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang as Ghana’s first female Vice President, describing it as a milestone that inspires women to aim higher.]
The Minister further emphasized the Ministry’s dedication to empowering women by providing platforms for them to showcase their innovations.
She also assured continued support for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence through the Orange Support Center and the BOAME Mobile Application.
Speaking at the event, the Chief Director of MoGCSP, Dr. Afisah Zakariah, stressed the importance of investing in women and girls for national development.
She commended women for their immense contributions to Ghana’s progress and applauded men who actively support gender equality and women’s empowerment.
In a solidarity message on behalf of stakeholders and development partners, the Country Director of UNFPA, Dr. David Wilfred Ochan, reaffirmed UNFPA’s commitment to working closely with the Ministry to advance gender equality.
He pledged additional support to amplify efforts that promote equal rights and opportunities for women and girls across the country.
Concluding the event, the Director of the Department of Gender, Madam Faustina Acheampong,called for greater attention to issues affecting women and girls.
She emphasized the need to break down stereotypes that limit opportunities for women, urging society to recognize their vital role in national development.
The 2025 International Women’s Day celebration served as a strong reminder of Ghana’s commitment to gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has taken note of public allegations of extortion and related conduct made against the Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.
The allegations were made by the Chief Executive of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi.
In a brief statement, the OSP said it has also received a joint petition submitted by two persons, as well as two separate petitions from other persons, in relation to the same allegations.
“Given the nature of the allegations, the OSP will assess the case and determine whether it falls within its statutory mandate and whether further investigative action is warranted,” the statement said.
The development comes amid a heated public feud between the Minority in Parliament and the leadership of GoldBod over the operations of the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme.
The Minority, led by Afenyo-Markin, has accused GoldBod and the Bank of Ghana of causing a loss of over $1.7 billion, citing the International Monetary Fund’s August 2026 report. The Minority has vowed to pursue the matter as Parliament has reconvened for an emergency sitting.
GoldBod, on the other hand, has rejected claims by some NPP MPs, including Tano South MP Dr Gideon Boako, that it owes the Bank of Ghana GH¢1 billion in overdrafts, describing the claim as “false and malicious.”
In the latest twist, GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi has accused the Minority Leader of extortion and related conduct, an allegation that has triggered petitions to the OSP.
The OSP is mandated under Act 959 to investigate and prosecute specific cases of alleged or suspected corruption and corruption-related offences involving public officers and politically exposed persons.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, has filed his nomination to contest the position of General Secretary again as the party begins its rebuilding efforts ahead of the 2028 general elections.
He was accompanied by party stalwarts and supporters who were in high spirits, expressing confidence that he is the right person to hold the position.
Speaking after filing his nomination, Mr Kodua Frimpong assured the rank and file of the party that he would not disappoint them.
“I can assure you that the faith the rank and file of the party have had in me, I will never disappoint them,” he said.
He also pledged to run a clean campaign devoid of personal attacks.
“I can assure you that our internal campaign will be devoid of personal attacks,” he told his fellow contestants and the rank and file of the party as he seeks to retain his position.
His tenure has seen the party through the 2024 general elections, where the NPP lost power to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) after eight years in government.
The party is currently in a rebuilding phase, with internal elections scheduled to elect new national executives to lead its reorganization towards the 2028 polls.
The General Secretary position is considered one of the most influential in the party’s administrative structure, responsible for the day-to-day running of the party secretariat and implementation of party decisions.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
