A total number of 40 female Members of Parliament (MPs) have been elected at the just ended general elections to represent their constituents in the 9th parliament of Ghana.
The number 40 female MPs-elect conted so far, compared to the current 8th parliament of 40 female MPs represents a consolidation of the figure as the country makes efforts to achieve gender equality in political representation.
This figure is expected to drop or increase depending on the outcome of the rest of constituencies yet to be declared.
Ghana’s parliament in July this year passed the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act.
The purpose of the bill is to effectively address social, cultural, economic and political gender imbalances in the country, stemming from historical discrimination against women and persistent patriarchal socio-cultural systems and norms.
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.
