The People’s National Party (PNP) has marked Mother’s Day by saluting the efforts of Ghanaian mothers—both biological and non-biological—for their immense sacrifices in raising children and building communities. In a statement signed by PNP Chairperson and Leader Janet Asana Nabla, the party emphasized that these women, often the backbone of society, deserve not just appreciation but meaningful action from the government.
The PNP highlighted that 24% of Ghanaian households are headed by women and that even within marriages, women shoulder nearly 80% of child and household expenses. Despite these contributions, the party said the state has failed to fulfill its promise to pass and implement the long-overdue Affirmative Action Law, which seeks to ensure at least 30% representation of women in politics, public service, and private institutions.
“The government’s lukewarm attitude has rendered the implementation of this law nearly impossible,” the statement said, warning that without leadership from the top, ministries and agencies are unlikely to comply—and neither will the private sector.
The PNP also criticized the stalled Women’s Bank initiative, questioning the use and clarity surrounding the GHS 400 million allocated to the program. “There’s no policy direction, no infrastructure, and no transparency,” the party charged. “Was the money for licensing or to build branches? If so, how many and where?”
The party blamed political gimmickry for the failure of the initiative, adding that Ghanaian women—especially mothers—need real, accessible financial support to survive and thrive. The PNP recalled that it first proposed using GCB Bank and NIB to provide low-interest loans to women in 2020 when it was part of the PNC. That plan, it said, was later adopted and rebranded by the opposition NDC but lacked effective execution.
Reaffirming its commitment to women’s empowerment, the PNP pledged to implement the original proposal under a future government.
“Happy Mother’s Day to all women who continue to sacrifice and build Ghana,” the party concluded. “The PNP sees you, values you, and will stand for you.”
