In a press statement from Dr. Victoria Lakshmi Hamah, founder of POWA, Lordina Mahama and former Second Lady Samira Bawumia are facing personal attacks and insults, which she argues fundamentally undermine the equal power structures limiting women’s political influence in Ghana. Dr. Hamah calls for a shift in accountability, emphasizing that women in political contexts should remain accountable for their words and actions, and not be defined by personal humiliation. This reflects broader critiques of women’s political representation and systemic challenges, including inadequate representation, economic inequality, and violence against women. The statement urges political actors to prioritize women’s dignity and rejects the normalization of gendered insults, advocating for greater unity and solidarity across political divides and calls for greater women’s political presence in Ghana. Lordina Mahama and Samira Bawumia, according to Dr. Hamah, should use their platforms to champion women’s issues and encourage political discourse that respects women’s well-being and dignity.
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