Okyeame Kwame backs women for presidential leadership, calls for recognition of Ghana’s ‘founding mothers’

Ghanaian rapper Okyeame Kwame has voiced his support for women holding top leadership roles in Ghana, including the presidency, and has called for the recognition of women who played crucial roles in the country's independence struggle. During an interview on Joy Prime’s Changes show, the Rap Doctor stated that he would vote for a female presidential candidate if she and a male contender were equally qualified.

He expressed the belief that women generally exhibit greater empathy and are less prone to misusing public funds, although he acknowledged that such views should not be generalized, as some women in leadership positions have also been accused of misusing state resources. Okyeame Kwame emphasized that his support for female leadership is rooted in his perception of women's qualities, such as empathy, care, and nurturing, which he believes are vital in managing a country's affairs.

In addition to his stance on women leading the nation, Okyeame Kwame advocated for the acknowledgement of significant female figures in Ghana's independence movement, including Susanna Al-Hassan, Naa Dedei Ashikishan, Theodosia Okoh, Mabel Danquah, and Ama Nkrumah. He argued that these women made substantial sacrifices during the struggle for independence, often facing job loss or imprisonment for their involvement, yet their contributions have not been sufficiently recognized.

Okyeame Kwame called for their stories to be included in Ghana's Social Studies curriculum, urging young girls to learn about the founding mothers alongside their founding fathers. Furthermore, he proposed that prominent streets and public spaces should be named after these women to preserve their legacy, suggesting they receive a roundabout named "the founding mothers roundabout."