By; Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei
The Chairperson of Parliament’s Gender, Children and Social Welfare Committee and Member of Parliament for Krachi West Constituency in the Oti Region, Helen Adjoa Ntoso, has called for increased participation of women, especially those guided by strong Christian values, in Ghana’s governance and leadership structures.
She made the call while speaking at the maiden Kingdom Builders Summit 2026 held in Accra, where faith leaders, professionals and young women gathered to discuss leadership, personal development and national transformation.
Rev. Ntoso, a strong gender advocate, emphasised the need for more women to actively participate in politics and decision-making processes to accelerate Ghana’s development. She highlighted the importance of the Affirmative Action Gender Equity Act 2024, noting that she played a key role in its passage to promote gender equality and expand opportunities for women in leadership.
According to her, out of Ghana’s 276 parliamentary seats, only 41 are currently occupied by women, a situation she described as a major imbalance that must be addressed.
Rev. Ntoso noted that women form a significant part of the country’s population and must therefore be given the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to governance and policy-making. She stressed that empowering women to take leadership roles will help accelerate national development and ensure inclusive decision-making.
Rev. Ntoso also encouraged women to remain spiritually grounded while pursuing leadership roles, stressing the importance of balancing physical wellbeing with spiritual growth.
Quoting from the Bible in 1 Timothy 4:8, she explained that while bodily exercise has some value, godliness is profitable for both the present life and the life to come.
Founder of the Global Purpose Driven Foundation, Ellen Abena Addo, said the vision of the summit is to empower women and other believers to move beyond spiritual practices confined to church and apply their faith to real-life leadership in governance, business, homes and institutions.
According to her, the gathering represents a divine call for a new generation of leaders to arise and build nations by aligning faith with practical action.
She stressed that women have a unique responsibility in shaping the future because of their influence in families, communities and national life.
Rev. Addo explained that many believers limit their faith to church activities but fail to carry those principles into their workplaces, boardrooms and leadership spaces where critical decisions are made.
“The vision God has given for this season is clear. We must move revival into the marketplace where things are done and decisions are taken,” she said.
According to her, the office of the woman is crucial because women nurture generations and influence the direction of society.
“Missing the role of a woman in leadership can affect the future of generations,” she said, urging women to recognise their purpose and step into leadership positions.
Rev. Addo further noted that although women are making progress globally, much more needs to be done.
She pointed out that women currently hold about 46 percent of leadership positions within the United Nations system, yet many countries including Ghana still struggle to achieve equal representation. She said the time has come for Ghanaian women to rise and take up leadership roles across governance, business and public institutions.
The Kingdom Builders Summit brought together faith leaders, professionals and purpose-driven individuals to explore how spiritual principles can shape leadership and influence governance.
The summit also served as a platform for mentorship, networking and knowledge sharing while encouraging participants to become transformational leaders capable of influencing homes, institutions and nations through faith-based leadership.
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