Fawzia Abagnamah Yakubu, the Upper East Regional Women’s Organizer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has revealed that she is committed to helping women realize their potential and excel in life, noting that her involvement in politics has always been driven by a desire to support her fellow women.
“I am into politics to help my fellow women to excel in life and maybe identify their potentials as women.”
Speaking during Equal Voices on A1 Radio, Madam Yakubu said her political journey began at a young age while she was still in secondary school, and she officially entered active politics in 2013, when she joined Edward Bawah to help coordinate women in the Bongo Constituency, supporting his efforts during the primaries.
“I started active politics in 2013. That was where I joined Honorable Edward Bawah to coordinate women in Bongo Constituency to help him in his primaries.”
She emphasized the importance of empowering women and challenged negative perceptions often associated with women in politics. According to Madam Yakubu, there is a misconception that women in politics are often labeled inappropriately, which she rejects, stating that her goal is to prove a point in the Upper East Region and inspire change.
She believes that women have the unique ability to succeed in any field, especially when collaborating with men, yet some men are still reluctant to recognize this potential. She also pointed out that while some men may be eager to help women advance, they do so out of genuine support rather than any ulterior motives.
“There’s this wrong perception that when a woman is into politics, it means she’s a ‘prostitute’, and that is wrong. For me, I want to prove a point in the Upper East Region.” “Women are gifted by Allah in a way that anything a woman is doing with a man, the woman will succeed, and that is what the men are refusing to understand.” “I’ve come to realize that there are some men who just want to see a woman strive and move forward so if they see that you are that kind of woman, they want to help you. Some don’t really care about how you look or sleeping with you,” she added.
Looking ahead, Madam Yakubu shared her aspirations for the future, expressing that her main focus is on helping other women succeed, with a particular emphasis on guiding young women into leadership roles. She plans to launch a program soon which aims at empowering young women to take on leadership positions and make a difference in their communities. “There’s this program I want to start maybe in the middle of next year. I am aiming for young women and if I’m able to do that, it’ll help. Apart from the older women who are already into politics and those things, I want to groom some young women to do certain things.”
She encouraged young women not to be deterred by criticism or negative labels but to pursue their goals with determination and faith, adding that her focus is not on seeking personal comfort or position but on finding opportunities that will allow her to support and elevate other women. “I just want to encourage my fellow women, especially the young women, who want to take leadership positions to go for it. They shouldn’t be scared.” “We are in government and I’m not looking for a position that I’ll fix myself or a position that will let me be comfortable. I’m just looking for a position that would help me push my fellow women.”
She also expressed her support for the two female Members of Parliament from the Upper East Region, hoping they will be appointed to ministerial positions in the government.
Source: A1Radioonline.com|101.1Mhz|Gifty Eyram Kudiabor|Bolgatanga
