Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana Political Science Department, Professor Joseph Atsu Aryee says political parties should stop paying lip-service to gender equality and start giving women prominent positions.

Prof. Aryee made this statement addressing the gathering at the University of Ghana’s 70th Annual New Year School and Conference with the theme; Building Strong Institutions for Democratic Consolidation in Ghana.

According to Mr. Aryee, gender equality should be seen right from the party level to the national level.

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“If the political actors say they are interested in gender equality then I think women should be given significant roles right from the party level rather than appointing them to week positions, I want to see women chair big positions and be appointed prominent positions in our country,” he stated.

He, however, urged political parties to help to restore public confidence in state institutions.

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“We need to develop trust and confidence of citizens in institutions through dealing integrity in the fight for corruption,” he stated.