Will There Be More Women In President Mahama’s Administration?

Increasing the number of women in his administration is something that President John Mahama has stated he is very committed to. Before being elected to lead Ghana, he promised during his campaign that at least 30% of his cabinet would be made up of women.

In keeping with this pledge, Mahama chose Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang as his running mate, and on January 7, 2025, she took the oath of office as Ghana’s first female vice president.

The inclusion of more women in important government positions has been demanded by advocacy organizations and individuals. For instance, Janet Nabla, an ousted presidential candidate in the recent elections, has stressed the importance of women having positions of influence that go beyond ceremonial appointments.

Furthermore, women’s participation in political, economic, and social arenas is to be increased to at least 30% by 2026 and 50% by 2030, according to the Affirmative Action Act, which was passed in July 2024 and signed into law in September of the same year.

The complete makeup of President Mahama’s cabinet has not yet been revealed, despite the fact that he has started appointing important members of his administration, including Dominic Akuritinga Ayine as Attorney General and Justice Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson as Finance Minister, and John Abdulai Jinapor as Energy Minister. Considering his professed dedication and the recent legislative framework, it is anticipated that he will include more women in his administration to meet these goals.