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Queen Mothers Associations from each of Ghana’s sixteen regions have expressed interest in becoming familiar with the country’s legislative procedures.
The association’s members were given a tour of the House’s basic legislative procedures, its roles, and the ways in which traditional authorities and their communities can take part in parliamentary democracy.
In an engaging conversation, the queen mothers were also hosted by the Right Honorable Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin.
The President of the Association and Paramount Queen Mother of the Nkonya Traditional Area, Nana Otubea ll, emphasized the crucial role queen mothers play in the traditional governance systems while arguing for equitable representation of queen mothers in the National and Regional House of Chiefs. They are, nevertheless, frequently left out of decision-making procedures. They prayed that the gaps they had found would be filled.
During his speech, the Speaker acknowledged the gender gap in our traditional governance structures and promised to bring their concerns before the Committee on Gender and Children. He continued by saying that the Affirmation Action Bill, which has not yet been approved by Parliament, aims to end this kind of discrimination and strengthen the rights of disadvantaged groups.
Some Members of Parliament (MP) present were Hon Helen Adjoa Ntosu, MP for Krachi East, Honorable Kobina Mensah Woyome, MP for South Tongu, Honorable Solomon Kuyon, MP for Krachi Nchumuru, Honorable Wisdom Gidisu, MP for Krachi West, and MP for Afram Plains North Constituency, Hon. Betty Nana Kroabi Mensah.
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
