‘A woman will be President of Ghana soon’ — Mahama declares

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed confidence that Ghana will soon have its first female President, citing the country’s steady progress in promoting women’s empowerment and gender equality.

Speaking at the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in Beijing, China, on Monday, October 13, President Mahama said Ghana has taken decisive steps to integrate gender perspectives into all national development policies.

“As the African Union Champion for Gender and Women’s Empowerment, I am proud to say that Ghana remains steadfast in its pursuit of equality for all,” he stated.

He highlighted Ghana’s historic achievements in advancing women’s participation in leadership, including the election of the country’s first female Vice President and the appointment of women to key positions across government, the judiciary, the security services, and major national institutions.

“These are not symbolic gestures; they are a deliberate affirmation that women deserve a seat at the highest levels of decision-making,” Mahama emphasised. “And I am confident that, in the very near future, our women will break the glass ceiling and that a woman will be president of the Republic of Ghana.”

President Mahama also pointed to significant progress in education, noting that Ghana has achieved gender parity in school enrollment, with more girls accessing and completing school than ever before.

“Our commitment is further demonstrated by robust institutional reforms and legal frameworks designed to protect the rights of women and girls,” he said.

He cited improvements in key institutions such as the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, the Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU) of the Ghana Police Service, the Domestic Violence Secretariat, and the Specialised Domestic Violence Courts.

According to him, sustained budgetary allocations have strengthened these institutions’ ability to deliver justice, protection, and social support to survivors of gender-based violence.

President Mahama’s remarks formed part of his broader call for governments and international partners to take transformative action toward achieving genuine gender equality and empowering women worldwide.