The Chairperson of the Women’s Caucus in Parliament, Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe, has called for decisive measures to safeguard female representation in Ghana’s legislature ahead of the 2028 general elections.
Addressing Parliament, the Ada MP and First Deputy Majority Whip stressed the urgent need to reverse Ghana’s poor standing in global rankings on women’s political participation, where the country currently places 149th out of 188 nations.
She argued that deliberate interventions are necessary to protect the gains made by women in politics, warning that efforts to unseat female MPs could undermine progress toward gender equality. As part of this push, she indicated that the Caucus is prepared to publicly call out individuals perceived to be working against female representation.
Citing a recent United Nations report, Madam Cudjoe described Ghana’s performance as “disheartening,” noting that the country lags behind others that have implemented stronger policies to promote women in governance.
The Women’s Caucus, she revealed, plans to engage the Parliament of Ghana leadership, including the Speaker, to explore strategies that will enhance support for female legislators and improve their chances of retaining their seats.
The initiative forms part of broader efforts to strengthen women’s participation in decision-making and ensure more balanced representation in Ghana’s political landscape.
