Embrace integrity in leadership …Oppong-Yeboah urges female appointees

Media personality and gender ad­vocate, Josephine Oppong-Ye­boah, has called on female appointees in the Mahama-led admin­istration to lead by example

She also urged them to prove by their works that women were as capa­ble of occupying high public offices as their male counterparts in Ghana.

Ms Oppong-Yeboah said this in an interview with The Spectator in Accra on Monday.

According to Mrs Oppong-Yeboah while the appointment of women to key government roles was a com­mendable move towards gender inclusivity, it was essential that those positions were filled by individuals who possess the necessary compe­tence.

Ms Oppong-Yeboah, a longstanding advocate for women’s empowerment and good governance, urged female appointees to reject all forms of cor­ruption and concentrate on fulfilling their responsibilities for the benefit of all Ghanaians.

“This is a tremendous opportunity for women to demonstrate that we are not only capable but also ethical and competent leaders. Let this be a moment of pride for all Ghanaian women, and may the achievements of our sisters in government inspire many more to reach for greater heights,” she added.

She stressed, however, that such progress must be consolidated by positive results and not be marred by scandals and underperformance.

“Leadership is about service. It’s about putting the needs of the people above personal interests. I urge our women in leadership to be the differ­ence Ghana needs,” Ms Oppong-Ye­boah added.

She also appealed to the general public, especially the media, to sup­port female leaders with constructive criticism and encouragement, noting that inclusive governance requires collective effort.

 By Benedicta Gyimaah Folley