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Women are ashamed to steal from the public purse – Okyeame Kwame

By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Ghanaian musician and developmental activist Okyeame Kwame has called for greater opportunities for women in leadership, arguing that women are less likely than men to steal from the public purse. Citing research, Okyeame Kwame said women in leadership are less likely to engage in corruption and often demonstrate more cautious decision-making. […]

Ghanaian musician Okyeame Kwame has urged for more opportunities for women in leadership, citing research that suggests women are less likely to engage in corruption compared to men. In an interview on the GTV Breakfast Show, Kwame argued that women are ashamed to steal from the public purse and that society should teach girls that leadership positions are attainable.

He emphasized the importance of role models and highlighted that Ghana is a country where voters would support a capable candidate regardless of gender. The artiste, who considers himself a feminist, stressed that the term represents a call for equity rather than opposition to men. Okyeame Kwame drew inspiration from his mother, a hardworking teacher who managed to raise five children while working and trading to support the family.

He urged stakeholders to create more platforms for women to lead and for society to recognize the full potential of women in national development.

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