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Trailblazers of Ghanaian Politics: The women who entered Ghana's 1st Parliament
Summary
Ghana's first women MPs broke barriers in 1960 - but what challenges did they face in the male-dominated world of politics?
In 1960, Ghana saw its first women enter Parliament, thanks to the Representation of the People (Women Members) Bill- these women were elected unopposed on the CPP ticket. These trailblazers played a significant role in shaping Ghana's democracy - but what impact did they have?