Former Member of Parliament for Afram Plains North on the ticket of the ruling National Democratic Congress, (NDC)for Afram Plains North, Betty Krosbi Mensah, has congratulated Mavis Hawa Koomson on her election as National Women’s Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
In a statement, the MP, who is also an NDC National Women’s Organiser hopeful, described Hawa Koomson as a former colleague in Parliament and wished her wisdom, strength and success in her new role.
However, she took exception to a suggestion attributed to the newly elected NPP Women’s Organiser to provide pepper spray to women organisers as protection against political violence.
“While I congratulate Hawa, I must respectfully condemn the suggestion of providing pepper spray to women organisers as a response to political violence,” she stated.
Mrs. Mensah said while the intention may be to promote personal safety, especially in light of Hawa Koomson’s own experiences, women leaders must champion peace, unity and responsible leadership.
“Our women organisers should be empowered with knowledge, skills, economic opportunities, access to resources, leadership training and platforms that strengthen their participation in national development,” she noted.
She stressed that political differences should not prevent a shared commitment to the welfare of Ghanaian women.
“As a former Member of Parliament myself, I understand the responsibility that comes with leadership and the expectations placed on women who occupy important positions,” she added.
The former Afram Plains North MP said as she pursues her own ambition to become NDC National Women’s Organiser, she remains committed to peace, inclusion and strong women’s leadership.
“Women Empowered. Women United. Women Leading,” she concluded.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
