President John Dramani Mahama has proposed a new law to punish employers who demand sex from women in exchange for jobs.
He described the practice as unacceptable and called for strict legal action against offenders.
He also stressed the need for equal opportunities for women and greater gender balance in employment and leadership roles.
President John Dramani Mahama has proposed the introduction of a new bill to address the growing issue of sex-for-jobs in Ghana, where some employers demand romantic or sexual relationships in exchange for employment opportunities
Speaking on the matter, the President described the practice as unacceptable and called for strict legal action against offenders.
A lot of our girls face discrimination when they are looking for jobs. One of the worst things… is that sometimes if the employer… is a male, they demand some romantic relationship before they give them a job. It’s unacceptable, it must stop, he said.
Mahama stressed that such acts should not go unpunished, urging lawmakers to take a firm stance.
“f anybody does that, there should be a law that deals with them very strongly, he added.
The President emphasised the need to create equal opportunities for both men and women, noting that all citizens deserve a fair chance.
The girls are our daughters. The boys are our sons… They must all have equal opportunity, he stated.
He acknowledged that progress is being made, particularly in sectors traditionally dominated by men.
The President also highlighted plans to enforce policies aimed at improving gender representation in public appointments. According to him, Ghana is working towards achieving 50-50 gender parity in public sector roles.We’re going to work to make sure that we are able to achieve the targets, he said.
