The People’s National Party (PNP) has expressed its disappointment in the John Mahama-led administration for failing to uphold Article 17(4) of the Ghanaian Constitution, which mandates the passage of an affirmative action law to address systemic gender inequalities. The party criticized the government for neglecting its constitutional duty to ensure a minimum of 30% of all appointments are allocated to women.
In a statement signed by PNP Chairperson Janet Asana Nabla, the party highlighted the glaring gender disparity in ministerial appointments, noting that only 7 out of 42 ministers in the current administration are women, representing just 16%. This, they argue, is a betrayal of Ghanaian women, particularly under a government with a female Vice President, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang.
The PNP issued a stern ultimatum to President Mahama, demanding immediate action to comply with the constitutional directive or face widespread resistance from Ghanaian women. They warned that continued inaction would lead to a historic demonstration led by the PNP.
“Enough is enough. Ghanaian women will no longer tolerate this injustice,” the statement declared, challenging the President to look beyond partisan lines if necessary to find competent women for leadership roles.
The PNP emphasized that the respect Ghanaian women hold for the President stems from his constitutional duty, which he must uphold or risk losing their support.
