Speaker Bagbin to hold Mahama accountable for Affirmative Action implementation

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has vowed to ensure President John Mahama’s administration fully implements the Affirmative Action Act, which mandates at least 30% female representation in government appointments.

Speaking at an event to mark International Women’s Day, he criticized the slow progress, noting that only 23% of appointments are currently held by women.

Bagbin warned that Parliament would reject any appointments falling below the legal threshold and urged immediate action to close the gender gap in leadership.