Former President and Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has described women as not only beneficiaries but architects of development, towards the socio-economic growth of the country.
Speaking at the launching of the NDC women’s manifesto in Kumasi, last Monday, the NDC flagbearer explained that their mission as a political party is the recognition of Ghanaian women partners for development and the  proposal to ensure that women are part of the decision making process, side by side with their male counterparts. .
He stressed that the initiative is not an empty promise but a commitment evident in the nomination of a female running mate, a symbol of his gender-balanced party and government.
According to him, it is long overdue to have a truly inclusive gender balance government.
The NDC Presidential hopeful said despite women’s significant contribution to our national development, gender inequality remains pervasive, particularly in the informal sector where women form a greater majority of stakeholders, an important sector which contributes nearly 30% to GDP.
He noted that the situation has bred poverty among women, as highlighted by the 2020 census, that out of 7.3 million poor people in the country, the majority, which is about 3.8 million are women, which is 54% of the people.
Mr. Mahama commended the NDC women wing for their bold step in taking the where women lead at the highest level of politics and are economically empowered to have access to Education and good healthcare.
He said women play a critical role in our society and the NDC resetting manifesto recognises that women get at least 30% of public positions in the new government.
The former President stressed that the NDC is breaking the eight years of corruption, economic mismanagement, impunity, arrogance and the abuse by the NPP government come the 2024 general elections and to ensure that Ghana has a first female Vice President.
