Ga-Mashie queen mothers seek partnership with the gender ministry to tackle social challenges

The Ga-Mashie Manyemei Kpee, a group of queen mothers from the Ga-Mashie Traditional Area, called for closer collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection to address growing social challenges affecting women, children and other vulnerable groups within their communities. The appeal was made during a courtesy call on the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, in Accra. The traditional leaders underscored the need for stronger partnerships between government and traditional authorities to promote social development and community welfare.

The delegation, led by the Chairperson of the Planning Committee, Naa Amorkor Shika Futru I of Asere Amartse We, commended the minister for her leadership and dedication. The queen mothers highlighted pressing social issues confronting the Ga-Mashie community, including teenage pregnancy, school dropout rates, domestic violence, substance abuse and persistent poverty. They expressed concern over the growing impact of these challenges on families and community development, stressing that addressing them would require coordinated action.