Address gender disparities in MMDCE nominations, appointments – UNOWAS-WGWYPS

The Ghana Chapter of the UNOWAS Working Group on Women, Youth, Peace, and Security says it is alarming underrepresentation of women in the nominations and appointments of Municipal, Metropolitan, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) across Ghana.

In a statement the group say the current situation of women constituting less than 6.9% of appointed MMDCEs is unacceptable.

“Despite ongoing advocacy and the Government’s stated commitment to affirmative action, the current appointments reveal a troubling gender imbalance that undermines progress toward gender equity in governance, particularly under the Mahama administration.

According to a national statement released by the Ministry of Local Governance on March 26, 2025, which listed 72 nominees across various regions, only 5 of these nominees are women. This represents a mere 6.9% of total nominations and highlights systemic barriers that inhibit women’s participation in decision-making roles. Below is a breakdown of female representation across regions:

Read the full statement below

wg press statement for mmdce underrepresentation- final