President John Dramani Mahama and Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang have paid tribute to mothers across Ghana and beyond in separate Mother’s Day messages celebrating the sacrifices, resilience and contributions of women to families and national development.
In a message shared on his Facebook page on May 10, President Mahama described Mother’s Day as a moment to honour mothers for their enduring love, dedication and sacrifices. He thanked mothers across the country and offered special appreciation to his wife, Lordina Mahama, describing her as the pillar of strength within their family.
“Today is another opportunity for us to celebrate our mothers. Thank you to you all,” the President wrote.
He added: “To you, Lordina, the kids and grandkids just want to thank you for being the heart and strength of our family. Happy Mother’s Day.”
Mother’s Day is observed annually in May to honour mothers and maternal figures for their role in nurturing families and shaping society.
Vice President Prof. Opoku-Agyemang also used the occasion to recognise what she described as the immense sacrifices and unwavering commitment of mothers, saying women continued to serve as the backbone of families, communities and economies.
In a Facebook post shared on Sunday, May 10, the Vice President praised mothers for their strength, wisdom and unconditional love, noting that their resilience remained a source of inspiration to many.
“Today, we recognise the strength, sacrifice, wisdom, and unconditional love of mothers across Ghana and around the world,” she stated.
According to her, the government remained committed to improving the welfare of women and mothers through targeted interventions aimed at promoting empowerment, dignity and economic opportunity.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang highlighted initiatives such as the proposed 24-hour markets programme and the Women’s Development Bank as part of broader efforts to create opportunities for women across the country.
She also pointed to investments in skills training, apprenticeship programmes, access to finance and the nationwide distribution of free sanitary pads for schoolgirls as measures designed to support women and young girls.
The Vice President further acknowledged the role of grandmothers, guardians and other women who provide maternal care and guidance in society.
“Your love and service do not go unnoticed,” she said while extending Mother’s Day wishes and prayers for strength and blessings for mothers.
The messages from the country’s two top leaders formed part of nationwide celebrations marking Mother’s Day, with many Ghanaians taking to social media and community events to honour mothers and caregivers for their contributions to society.
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