By Victoria Agyemang
Cape Coast, Dec 13, GNA – It is time women are given a harder push to partake in leadership roles to drive development, Madam Mercy Essien, the Acting Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in the Central Region has urged
Barriers such as discrimination, low level of education and intimidation must be eliminated to encourage more women in their quest to achieve their political ambitions.
Madam Essien noted that a lot of issues were pulling women back in taking up leadership positions.
She was speaking at a program organised by NCCE with funds from United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
The programme aimed at encouraging women to encourage women to participate more in Ghana’s political leadership.
To end the gender disparities, stereotypes and abuses against women therefore, conscious efforts must be made to encourage them to comfortably take up roles without fear of being harassed.
Madam Essien advised them against looking down on themselves and their capabilities but encourage themselves and work harder to achieve their goals.
On electoral processes, Mr Robert Asenso, the Cape Coast Metro EC Director took the women through the Dos and Don’ts of the election for future elections.
Mr Asenso told voters that it was prudent to for all to desist from engaging in post-election violence that could land them in prison.
On peaceful post-election, Nana Amba Eyiaba, Queenmother of Efutu advised those engaged in it to stop and think of their children, families, and country at large.
Nana Ayiaba who is also the Krontihemaa of Oguaa Traditional Area, said women and children were the most affected and vulnerable when violence erupted called on the youth to embrace peace for the betterment of all.
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