The event, held in Ho, brought together Junior High School and primary school pupils from across the municipality under the theme “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls on the Frontline of Crises.”

The debate aimed to empower young girls to find their voices, express their ideas confidently, and raise awareness about the vital roles girls play in society, especially in times of crisis.

The event highlighted the importance of education, leadership, and resilience among girls while also providing a platform for them to discuss issues affecting their growth and future.

In an interview with Adom News, Edem Kofi Kpotosu, highlighting the theme for the celebration, emphasised the need to create more opportunities for girls to lead and participate in decision-making processes.

“Girls are not just the future, they are the present. We must continue to support and nurture their potential to become impactful leaders, particularly in addressing the challenges facing our communities,” he said.

The Municipal Director of Education, Esther Yeboah Adzimah, also commended the participating students for their confidence and critical thinking.

She noted that such initiatives are crucial in building self-esteem among young girls and encouraging academic excellence.

The debate saw impressive performances from the students, who passionately argued on topics related to gender equality, climate change, girls’ education, and community development.

Awards and certificates were presented to outstanding debaters and schools that participated.

Parents, teachers, traditional leaders, and stakeholders in education were present to support the event, making it a successful and inspiring celebration of the International Day of the Girl Child.

Source: Odehyeba Owusu Job

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Speaking in an interview with Adom News, Mr. Kpotosu emphasized that unity is the backbone of every community’s development.

“In unity, we stand and divided we fall. I want to use this opportunity to appeal to my constituents that they forgive each other for their wrongs if things went wrong during the 2024 campaign. We should all come together in unity to develop Ho Central constituency,” he said.

The MP also expressed gratitude to the constituents for the trust and confidence reposed in him by electing him as their parliamentary representative.

He assured that he will work hand in hand with President John Dramani Mahama to ensure that they deliver on their campaign promises.

The MP further seized the opportunity to thank the regional, constituency executives, branch executives, and executives for the hard work that secured them both the parliamentary and presidential victory.

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