Bertha Badu-Agyei/Harriet Akosua Kwakye
Accra, Jan,15. GNA – The Eastern Regional Women’s Wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has extended its gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for nominating Madam Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey as the Eastern Regional Minister nominee.
Madam Shirley Naana Osei Ampem, the Eastern Regional Women’s Organiser in a statement copied to the GNA, said the appointment of a woman as a regional minister significantly enhanced women’s participation in politics and governance.
“Indeed, this action is an ode to the commitment of the NDC to enhancing the participation of women in politics and an extension of profound goals of bridging gender inequality in line with the Affirmative Action Act, 2024.”
Madam Awatey, the nominee has a wealth of experience in governance, education, and community development, having served as the presiding member of the Yilo Krobo municipal assembly.
She is the Deputy Eastern Regional Womens Organizer for the NDC and holds an MPhil in Leadership from the University of Professional Studies, Accra.
Madam Awatey is an educator and an advocate for women’s empowerment and currently pursuing PhD in Migration at the University of Ghana.
The Eastern Regional Minister-designate is one of the three women out of 10 nominees appointed by President Mahama to serve as regional ministers.
GNA