Gender Ministry Welcomes Appointment Of Charlotte Osei As New EC Boss

President Mahama has sworn into office, the first woman to head the Electoral Commission of Ghana. The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection congratulates Mrs. Charlotte Osei on her appointment and wishes her well.

The Ministry believes that Mrs. Osei’s appointment has come at a very historic point in the history of Ghana’s women empowerment process. It is especially so because 40 years ago, Ghana’s women machinery was set up to ensure the full integration of women in the society to enhance national development. Her appointment to a position that had been occupied for 22 years by a man, known and respected in both Ghana and abroad for steering Ghana’s electoral process peacefully proves the fact that the integration of women into Ghana’s development process is on course.

Mrs. Osei adds to the long list of women who have proven in Ghana, that given the opportunity, a woman can equally do well. The list includes the Chief Justice, Justice Mrs. Georgina Theodora Wood, and the Government Statistician, Dr. Philomena Nyarko, former Speaker of Parliament, Her Ladyship Justice Bamford Addo, two Commissioners of CHRAJ and many others.

Mrs. Osei is not new to public office. As the immediate past head of the National Commission for Civic Education,and with her envious academic laurels, the Ministry believes she is well positioned for the post of Chairman of the Electoral Commission of Ghana.

The Ministry wishes Mrs. Osei well and prays that she would get the necessary support from all shades of the political divide to succeed.

ABRAHAM ASARE
COMMUNICATIONS ADVISOR