The Kasoa-Opeikuma Ward Coordinator of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Awutu Senya East consituency of the central region, Mr. Kwesi Sampson has reiterated his party’s commitment to empower women with the Women’s Bank for them to be financially strong and independent is high on the agenda of the next NDC government.
Addressing a large gathering supporters at Opeikuma, Mr. Kwesi Sampson said the NDC and President John Dramani Mahama is deeply committed to promoting the cause of women and his promise to establish a Women’s Development Bank will further that cause.
He said the bank, when established, will help women, including fishmongers, bakers, hairdressers, market women, bakers, traders, dressmakers, and those in corporate employment to access soft loans for their businesses as well as capital for start-ups.
Speaking during Opeikuma NDC Ward Victory celebration, he called on the President to include the women’s bank in their first budget.
He lastly called on the Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya East Hon. Dr. Phyllis Naa Koryoo Okunor to put urgent measures in place to tackle Opeikuma insecurity and water crisis.
A Member of the NDC Communication Team in Awutu Senya East, Salifu Seidu on his part noted that a lot of communities in kasoa are facing serious water crises and he has reported to the MP for Awutu senya East Hon. Phyllis Naa koryoo and the Ghana water company for solution.