Former Attorney General under the John Mahama government, Betty Mould-Iddrisu is advocating for equal opportunities for Ghanaian women in leadership positions at all sectors of the country.
As Ghana joins the rest of the world to celebrate International Women’s Day 2019, Betty Mould-Iddrisu payed tribute to all women in Ghana describing them as a “blessing”.
According to her, the contribution of the Ghanaian woman to the country’s independence cannot be overemphasized.
She stressed the need to include women adding that “A better Ghana, is a democratic Ghana where women, including young women, do not only have the right to elect their leaders, but enjoy equal opportunity to be elected.”
The former Attorney General further wished all women International Women’s Day.
Read the statement below
BETTY MOULD-IDDRISU shares:
As Ghana celebrates 62 years of independence, on International Women’s Day 2019, I say: Ghanaian women have made strides in their forward march for their own independence.
Ghanaian women matter. Ghanaian women are needed. Ghanaian women are strong. Ghanaian women are a blessing.
A better Ghana, is a democratic Ghana where women, including young women, do not only have the right to elect their leaders, but enjoy equal opportunity to be elected. This Ghana is possible, let’s all do our part to make it happen.
Happy International Women’s Day!
Betty Mould-Iddrisu @ IWD, 2019
By: Kekeli Kuatsenu/awakenewsonline.com