The Women’s Wing of the People’s National Convention (PNC) has announced its intentions to file 40 percent women Parliamentary candidates across the 275 constituencies in the upcoming 2024 general elections in December.
This initiative dubbed ‘Operation Get Women Parliamentarians’ is aimed at increasing women’s participation in broader decision-making and strengthening the fabric of the country’s multiparty system.
Addressing the media in Koforidua on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, the acting Women’s Organizer of the party Patience Lamisi Johnson who revealed the plans of the party called on Ghanaian voters to support these capable and dedicated women who remain committed to serving their constituencies with integrity and passion.
“We believe in the power of representation of women and are committed to ensuring that women’s voices are heard and that their contributions are valued in shaping the future of our country. As part of the PNC initiative, Operation Get Women Parliamentarians, the PNC is proud to announce our intention to file 40% women parliamentary candidates across the nation in the upcoming 2024 elections.
“We urge Ghanaian voters to support these capable and dedicated women who are committed to serving their constituencies with integrity and passion. They should consider backing women candidates of the PNC.”
She, however, called on Parliament to prioritize and pass the Affirmative Action Bill into law to help address the systemic barriers that hinder women’s full participation in politics.
“We’re calling on parliament to prioritize and pass the Affirmative Action Bill into law. This crucial legislation is essential in addressing the systematic barriers that hinder women’s full participation in politics. By enacting this bill, we can be assured that women are not marginalized from the political landscape in Ghana.”
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