{
  "id": 10721855,
  "title": "I’ll vote for a female president; women are less likely to steal from the state – Okyeame Kwame",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/ill-vote-for-a-female-president-women-are-less-likely-to-steal-from",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T15:34:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/ill-vote-for-a-female-president-women-are-less-likely-to-steal-from-the-state-okyeame-kwame/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghanaian rapper and activist Okyeame Kwame has expressed his support for a female president in a recent interview, citing women's empathy and caretaking nature as key reasons. During an interview on Joy Prime's Changes show, Kwame stated that if a woman and a man were equally qualified for the role, he would vote for the woman due to her tendency to have more empathy and be less likely to misuse public funds, though he acknowledged that this isn't always the case. He firmly believes in women's innate nurturing instinct and their capacity to manage national affairs effectively, contrasting men's inclination to prioritize things over people. This viewpoint has inspired his new song, \"Big Up,\" which pays homage to the often unrecognized contributions of women like Susanna Al-Hassan, Naa Dedei Ashikishan, Theodosia Okoh, Mabel Danquah, and Ama Nkrumah, who played crucial roles in Ghana's independence. Kwame advocates for these women to be studied in schools, streets named after them, and their stories included in Social Studies curricula, aiming to promote gender equality and inspire future generations.",
  "summary": "Ghanaian rapper and developmental activist Kwame Nsiah-Apau, popularly known by his stage name Okyeame Kwame, aka the Rap Doctor, has shared his opinion on women taking up leadership roles in governance. Known for his feminism, the musician has been a strong supporter of women, consistently empowering them to break barriers and take up responsibilities alongside […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}