President Akufo-Addo assents to Affirmative Action Bill

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has officially assented to the Affirmative Action Gender Equity Bill 2024, which was passed by Parliament in July this year.

The bill aims to address social, cultural, economic, and political gender imbalances in the country, stemming from historical discrimination against women and persistent patriarchal socio-cultural systems and norms.

It also seeks to ensure gender equity in both the public and private sectors.

Dakoa Newman, Minister of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, made this announcement in an X post on Thursday.

“Update: President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo @NAkufoAddo has assented to the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024. Next Step: Implementation,” she stated.

Many civil society organisations and gender advocacy groups have lauded the passage of the bill by Parliament, which had been there for over 10 years.

The bill was finally passed unanimously by Parliament on July 30, 2024.