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Lead fight against domestic violence, harmful practices against women – Nana Oye to Asantehemaa

Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, the Deputy Chief of Staff, Administration and Finance, led a delegation of female government officials to visit Her Majesty Nana Yaa Akyaa II, Asantehemaa of Asanteman, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. According to MyJoyOnline Ghana, the visit on September 14 was to extend goodwill and congratulations to the newly nominated Queen Mother.

The delegation included various high-ranking officials such as presidential staffers, ministers, deputy ministers, and CEOs. They were introduced to Her Majesty and the royal family by Amankwah Amoateng, a member of the royal family.

Starr FM reports that Nana Oye called for stronger leadership against domestic violence, harmful cultural practices, and technology-related injustices.

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