The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ho Central, Richmond Edem Kofi Kpotosu, has renewed his commitment towards promoting the welfare and empowerment of girls. 

He was speaking at an event held in Ho Depot as part of activities marking the International Day of the Girl Child.  

The event was organised in collaboration with the Ho Municipal Directorate of Education, which formed part of the MP’s ongoing initiatives to highlight the rights and potential of girls in the municipality.  

Held on the theme “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls on the Frontline of Crises,” the celebration featured a debate among selected basic schools on whether “A pregnant girl child should be allowed in school.” 

Housing R.C. Junior High School emerged as the winner of the contest, while St. Francis of Assisi R.C. Junior High School and Kabore School Complex placed second and third, respectively.  

All participants received certificates, Ewe dictionaries, and Ewe reading materials, aimed to boost the learning of the Ewe language among the young ones, while their teachers were each awarded GH₵500 for their efforts in mentoring the students. 

Addressing the gathering, Mr. Kpotosu pledged to support victims of sexual abuse in accessing justice.  

“When a child is sexually assaulted and is issued a police medical form, I will personally pay the doctor’s fee so no girl is denied justice because of money,” he stated.  

He urged the girls to believe in themselves and take their education seriously. 

“You are not just the leaders of tomorrow—you are the leaders of today. Your voices matter,” he added.  

Ho Municipal Director of Education, Dr. Esther Yeboah-Adzimah, commended the initiative, describing it as timely in light of increasing reports of sexual abuse among young girls. 

She called on parents, teachers, and community leaders to protect girls and help them speak out against exploitation.  

She said the Education Directorate would continue to collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen guidance and counselling services in schools, noting that “girls must be taught resilience, self-confidence, and the courage to say no.”