Renowned television presenter and media consultant, Stacy Amoateng, recently spoke at an event organized by DMAC Foundation, supported by Star Ghana and Botnar Foundations, where she highlighted the nation’s readiness for a female president.
Amoateng pointed out the challenges that women face in entering politics and leadership roles in Ghana.
Expressing her confidence in Ghana’s preparedness for a female leader, Amoateng also raised concerns about the hesitancy of women to actively engage in politics. She questioned whether Ghanaians are fully ready to support and invest in female candidates, challenging societal norms along the way.
During the event themed ‘Invest in women; Accelerate Progress,’ key figures such as Juliana Abbeyquaye, the Eastern Regional Director of the Department of Gender, shared insights on empowering women to overcome socio-economic and health barriers. Abbeyquaye emphasized that such investments would propel women to higher positions in society.
Nana Darteh Asamani Kumi, Kyidomhene of Okorase, who chaired the program, voiced his concern about the rising rates of teenage pregnancies and called for interventions to secure the future of young girls.
The Executive Director of DMAC Foundation, Edmund Atweri Duodu, outlined initiatives like The Kofcity Youth We Dey Project, which is part of the broader “Our City Project” by Star Ghana Foundation.
Through this project, youth, including females, are actively participating in local governance to influence decision-making and address the needs of women and the youth.
