Madam Betty Krosbi-Mensah, Member of Parliament for Afram-Plains North, praised the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for its commitment to women’s empowerment. She highlighted the selection of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyeman as the NDC’s Vice-Presidential candidate as a strong testament to this commitment.
“Former President Mahama and the NDC have shown their readiness to push and support women in governance,” Krosbi-Mensah said. “Choosing a female running mate twice demonstrates their dedication to gender inclusiveness.”
In advocating for the affirmative action law, she emphasized the importance of recognizing leaders like President Mahama who have promoted women to high positions. “Women’s inclusion in governance, especially in the legislative space, is critical for national development and cannot be discounted,” she said.
In an interview with the GNA Gender desk, she appealed to women’s rights activists and Ghanaians to intensify their efforts for women’s inclusion. “The space is male-dominated, and without intentional support measures, it is difficult for women,” Krosbi-Mensah stated.
Since 2016, Krosbi-Mensah has been the sole NDC female Member of Parliament in the Eastern Region. She is bidding for a third term in the upcoming general election. Her educational background includes an honorary doctorate degree, an M.A. in Development Communication, and a B.A. in Business Administration. She served as Deputy Director of the National Youth Employment Programme from 2009 to 2013 and has been a staunch advocate for youth and gender issues.
Over the past seven years, she has worked tirelessly to improve the well-being and living conditions of the people of Afram Plains North. This district, with several island communities along the Volta River, faces significant challenges.
There has been notable infrastructure development in education and health, including the construction of three Community Health Planning Services (CHPS) compounds in the Fasobetor, Ademupe, and Abotanso communities. These facilities aim to provide better health services to remote areas.
Krosbi-Mensah also initiated the construction of 20 pavilions to support schools under trees in island communities. Currently, a project is underway to install solar energy for about 90 island communities along the Volta Lake to improve their economic lives, as these areas lack electricity.
Beyond infrastructure, Krosbi-Mensah has focused on combating child trafficking and teenage pregnancies, which were previously high in the area. Through concerted efforts, she has significantly reduced these issues.
“I have worked hard as the people’s representative and improved their living standards, but more needs to be done,” she said. “This motivates me to contest the upcoming elections to continue what I started. Every woman is seen as a mother, and voting for a woman brings nurturing and commitment to duty.”
The NDC’s efforts in promoting women’s inclusiveness are evident in their policies and leadership choices. By supporting women like Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyeman and Krosbi-Mensah, the party demonstrates its dedication to gender equality and national development.
The upcoming elections will test these commitments, but the foundation laid by the NDC is a positive step towards greater gender inclusiveness in Ghanaian politics.
Source: Ghana Web
