Ghana’s 9th Parliament is poised to make history with a record-breaking number of female Members of Parliament (MPs).
A total of 41 women have been elected, representing a significant step forward in the country’s efforts to achieve gender equality in political representation.
Among the new female MPs are:
Elikplim Akurugu – Dome Kwabenya (NDC),
Ewurabena Aubynn – Ablekuma North (NDC)
Ernestina Ofori Dangbey – Agona West (NDC)
Ebi Bright – Tema Central (NDC)
Joana Gyan Cudjoe – Amenfi Central (NDC)
Prof Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah – Essikado-Ketan (NDC)
Lawrencia Dziwornu – Akuapem South (NDC)
Mavis Kuukua Bissue-Boateng – Ahanta West (NDC)
Rachel Amma Owusuaa – Dormaa East (NDC)
Naa Koryoo Okonor – Awutu Senya East (NDC)
Nasira Afrah Gyekye – Sekyere Afram Plains (NDC)
Emelia Arthur – Shama (NDC)
Jean Marie Formadi – Biakoye (NDC)
Felicia Adjei – Kintampo South (NDC)
Fatahiya Abdul Aziz – Savelugu (NPP)
Ida Adjoa Asiedu – Ayensuano (NPP)
Laurette Korkor Asante – Atiwa West (NPP)
Shirley Kyei – Atwima Nwabiagya (NPP)
Gloria Owusu – Trobu (NPP)
Adelaide Ntim – Nsuta/Kwamang/Beposo (NPP)
Emelia Ankomah – Upper Denkyira East (NDC)
Queenstar Pokuah Sawyerr – Agona East (NDC)
Laadi Ayamba – Pusiga (NDC)
Dr Zanetor Rawlings – Korle Klottey (NDC)
Linda Ocloo – Shai Osudoku (NDC)
Dzifa Gomashie – Ketu South (NDC)
Dorcas Affo Toffey – Jomoro (NDC)
Elizabeth Ofosu Adjare – Techiman North (NDC)
Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe-Ghansah – Ada (NDC)
Rita Naa Odoley Sowah – La Dadekotopon (NDC)
Gizella Akushika Tetteh-Agbortui – Awutu Senya West (NDC)
Joycelyn Tetteh – North Dayi (NDC)
Zuweira Mohammed Ibrahim – Salaga South (NDC)
Abena Osei Asare – Atiwa East (NPP)
Mavis Nkansah Boadu – Afigya Kwabre East (NPP)
Patricia Appiagyei – Asokwa (NPP)
Akanvariba Lydia Lamisi – Tempane (NDC)
Agnes Naa Momo Lartey – Krowor (NDC)
Helen Ntoso – Krachi West (NDC)
Theresa Awuni – Okaikwei North (NDC)
These women will play a crucial role in shaping the country’s future, addressing the challenges facing their constituents, and contributing to national development.
Their election is a testament to the power of women’s leadership and a reminder that women can make a meaningful difference in politics.
