Ghana Women’s Movement to embark on “Women’s Voices Matter” demo

The Ghana Women’s Movement has announced plans to hold a demonstration in Accra to demand justice, equality, dignity, and the protection of the constitutional rights of Ghanaian women.

The demonstration, dubbed “Women’s Voices Matter,” is scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 2026, with participants expected to converge at Opera Square at 6:00 a.m.

The group says the demonstration will bring together women from political parties, markets, salons, dressmaking shops, offices, and homes, alongside male sympathisers.

According to the organisers, the action has been triggered by concerns over what they describe as the increasing intimidation, arrests, remand, and imprisonment of women in connection with the exercise of their freedom of expression.

The Ghana Women’s Movement said women must be able to express their views, participate in politics, criticise government and demand accountability without fear of intimidation or arrest.

“Women cannot remain silent while other women are arrested, detained and imprisoned for speaking their minds,” the group said.

The movement insists that Ghanaian women have political rights and must be allowed to participate fully in national affairs and speak on issues affecting their families, communities, and the country.

Petition to Vice President

As part of the demonstration, the organisers say they will present a petition to Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang.

The petition will outline concerns raised by the group and its demands for dignity, equality, freedom of expression, women’s empowerment and equal treatment.

The organisers said the full contents of the petition will be presented directly to the Vice President.

Key demands

The Ghana Women’s Movement is demanding an end to what it describes as the intimidation and arrest of Ghanaian women.

It is also calling for the full implementation of the Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024, including measures to increase women’s representation and participation in decision-making.

“We do not want promises. We want implementation,” the group stated.

The movement is further demanding greater economic opportunities for women, including access to capital, businesses, jobs and other avenues for economic empowerment.

The organisers said the demonstration is intended to send a clear message that women’s voices must be heard and their rights protected.

“When women speak, Ghana must listen. When women rise, Ghana must listen. When women demand justice, Ghana must listen,” the statement said.

Conveners

The demonstration is being convened by Janet Asana Nabla, Chairperson of the PNP; Betty Akuffo Amoabeng, Chairperson and Leader of the NDP; and Elizabeth Sam, Running Mate of the LGP.

Also listed among the conveners are Akosua Asaa Manu, Advisor on Gender and Social Protection to the NPP Flagbearer, and Grace Akosua Amoabeng, Spokesperson on the Gender and Social Protection Committee.

Market women, hairdressers and dressmakers are also expected to participate.

The Ghana Women’s Movement has ended its statement with the declaration: “Enough is enough. Our voices must be heard. Our rights must be protected. Justice must be equal for all.”