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President John Mahama made remarks on gender equality at the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in China on October 13.
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He said Ghana is likely to have its first female president soon.
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Mahama highlighted Ghana’s success in achieving gender parity in education.
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He emphasized that women deserve inclusion in the nation’s top leadership roles.
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His speech underscored Ghana’s broader commitment to women’s empowerment.
President John Mahama has expressed strong belief that Ghana is approaching a historic milestone — the election of its first female president.
Addressing the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in China on October 13, the Ghanaian leader said the nation’s steady progress in gender equality has created the right conditions for women to rise to the highest office in the land.
He pointed out that Ghana has made significant advances in female education, with girls now matching boys in school enrollment and retention. To him, these achievements are evidence that women are increasingly positioned to influence national development at every level.
President Mahama noted that Ghana’s commitment to gender balance is intentional and reflects the nation’s recognition that women deserve full participation in shaping public policy and governance. He said that with sustained empowerment and access to opportunity, the next phase of Ghana’s democratic growth will see women taking center stage — including the presidency.
