Gov’t Appointees Appeal to Asantehemaa for Leadership in War Against Gender Injustice

Female government appointees have rallied the support of the Queen of the Asante Kingdom, Nana Yaa Akyaa II, in the fight against domestic violence, harmful cultural practices and injustices.

In a speech read by Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, Deputy Chief of Staff at the Presidency, the group described Her Majesty as an arrowhead of bravery for all women.

According to them, domestic violence, harmful cultural practices and injustices are modern wars confronting women and children.

“Nanahemaa, beyond being a unifier, your reign is also an arrowhead of bravery for all women. There are modern wars our women, children and the aged wage daily – domestic violence, harmful cultural practices, and the injustices that come with modern technology. Like Yaa Asantewaa, we look to your leadership, wisdom and counsel to lead this war in unison,” they said.

The delegation included Nana Yaa Jantuah, Presidential Aide; Rita Odeley Sowah, Deputy Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs; Hajia Shamima Muslim, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson; and Matilda Asare Asiedu, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana.

Also present were Pamela Graham, Auditor-General; Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong, Chief Fire Officer; COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, Director-General of the Criminal Investigation Department; Obuobia Darko-Opoku, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund; Getrude Emefa Donkor, CEO of Ghana Gold Board Jewellery; Felicia Adjei, Kintampo South MP; and Faustilove Appiah Kannin, Obuasi West MCE.

The visit was to extend their goodwill and congratulatory message to the Asantehemaa.

Story by Hajara Fuseini

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