ECOWAS Speaker Applauds Ghana's Female Vice President
On September 23, Rt. Hon. Hajia Memounatou Ibrahima, the Speaker of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament, commended Ghana for appointing a woman, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, as Vice President. This statement was made following a meeting with Opoku-Agyemang during the Second Extraordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament and the Second 2026 Parliamentary Seminar in Accra.
Ibrahima expressed that Ghana's decision sends a powerful message about women's leadership potential in Africa, inspiring young girls across the region. The discussions also touched on the 25th anniversary of the ECOWAS Parliament, its responsibilities, and the need for harmonizing educational curricula.
Ibrahima acknowledged the importance of Opoku-Agyemang's role beyond Ghana's political landscape, emphasizing its potential to influence women's political representation in West Africa. The parliamentary session aimed to assess regional progress and strengthen integration efforts among member states.
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