Hopeson Adorye, the team lead for Alan Kyerematen’s Movement for Change, has highlighted the presidential hopeful’s plans for empowering women if given the mandate to lead Ghana.

Speaking to Joy News during the fourth day of the Movement for Change Caravan Tour in the Volta Region, Adorye highlighted Kyerematen’s commitment to gender equality in governance, particularly through allocating government positions to women.

Kyerematen, in his Great Transformational Plan (GTP), has promised that 50% of his government’s appointments will be women if he is elected. Adorye emphasized that this pledge goes beyond the usual lip service, as Kyerematen intends to ensure that women occupy significant roles within his administration. He added that 60% of the government will comprise young people, and half of these young leaders will be women.

"Alan is not going to play with this. We all know him; when he says something, he will do it. Many governments promise to give women positions, but the highest they manage is around 13%, which doesn’t even cross 20%. Alan is committed to making sure this changes,” Adorye explained.

Adorye also discussed Kyerematen’s support for the fermented fashion bill and other legislative efforts aimed at improving opportunities for women. He proposed that the political system should ensure that more women remain in Parliament by allocating constituencies to female candidates, especially in their party strongholds. He lamented the challenges women face in politics, often losing their seats after a single term due to fierce competition from male contenders.

In anticipation of the upcoming Rural Women’s Day celebrations, Adorye expressed Kyerematen’s support for rural women, recognizing their contributions to society despite their hardships. “I grew up in the village and saw how my mother struggled to take care of us. We should not downplay the importance of women in rural areas. If they had the same opportunities, they could be in the cities, but someone needs to take care of families back home,” he remarked.

Adorye concluded by wishing rural women good health and blessings, underscoring their vital role in Ghana’s development. His remarks come as Kyerematen continues his tour of the Volta Region, engaging with local communities and garnering support for his presidential bid.

Alan Kyerematen’s Movement for Change Caravan Tour aims to connect with voters across Ghana, with a focus on presenting a vision for a more inclusive and progressive government.
Augustina Cudjoe, ARC member and one of the leading members of the 3rd Force movement urged women in the region and nationwide to vote massively for Alan for a better Ghana full of possibilities and development.