Women becoming part of Ghana’s political architecture – Joyce Bawah Mogtari
Senior Presidential Advisor and Senior Aide to President John Dramani Mahama, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, says women are increasingly becoming an integral part of Ghana’s political architecture, occupying influential roles beyond traditional positions as candidates, communicators and supporters.
In a Facebook post reflecting on her political career, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Senior Presidential Advisor and Senior Aide to President John Dramani Mahama, stated that women are increasingly integral to Ghana's political landscape. She detailed her appointment by then-President Mahama, noting that while some questioned her experience, the subsequent NDC loss provided her an opportunity to grow and become a regular voice for her party and former President.
Mogtari also praised President Mahama's deliberate efforts to integrate women into political leadership, citing his choice of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as his running mate in two consecutive elections. She emphasized that the NDC's return to power in 2024 has seen women assume key roles such as ministers, deputy ministers, and Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives.
Mogtari believes women are now seen as trusted advisers, strategists, and decision-makers at the highest levels of political leadership, rather than just candidates, communicators, or supporters. She acknowledged that women still face challenges related to parity, visibility, and recognition but sees the growing presence of women in political leadership as a sign of progress, stating that the most powerful form of political communication is not just discussing women's representation but making it the norm.
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