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. Reflecting on her political journey in a Facebook post, Madam Bawah Mogtari said her appointment by…
Senior Presidential Advisor Joyce Bawah Mogtari asserts that women are becoming increasingly integral to Ghana's political landscape, holding influential positions that extend beyond traditional roles. In a Facebook post, Madam Bawah Mogtari discussed her own political career, noting that her appointment to replace Hannah Tetteh came at a time when some doubted her experience.
She went on to become a prominent voice for then-President Mahama and the NDC, reflecting the party's commitment to including women in leadership. President Mahama's strategic choices, such as selecting Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as his running mate, have reinforced this trend. Under NDC leadership in 2024, women now serve as ministers, deputy ministers, chief executives, and local government executives.
Madam Bawah Mogtari emphasizes that women are now not just candidates, communicators, or supporters, but trusted advisers, strategists, and decision-makers at the highest levels of political leadership. While she acknowledges ongoing challenges related to parity, visibility, and recognition, she stresses that the increasing presence of women in political leadership marks significant progress.
Madam Bawah Mogtari asserts that the most effective political communication is not merely discussing women's representation, but making it the norm.
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