Politics of Saturday, 23 January 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comAkufo-Addo’s new cabinet lacks gender sensitivity - MPMember of Parliament for Kpando, Della SowahMember of Parliament for Kpando, Della Sowah, has raised concerns over the Akufo-Addo’s new ministerial nomination in regards to gender issues. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on January 21, 2021, submitted to Parliament, names of 27 persons to be vetted and, this has been considered for approval as ministers of state. Among the list of Ministers eight (8) of the Ministers are women – six Ministers and two Regional MinistersIt's in reaction to this that the MP has said the country has not moved forward in gender equality. Speaking to GhanaWeb she said, “The new cabinet lacks gender sensitivity. A total of 8 females out of 40 appears as if we are not moving forward with gender issues”.

Source: GhanaWeb January 23, 2021 11:37 UTC