The purpose of the bill is to effectively address social, cultural, economic and political gender imbalances in the country, stemming from historical discrimination against women and persistent patriarchal socio-cultural systems and norms.

The bill also seeks to ensure gender equity in both the public and private sector.

Speaking on the passage in parliament on Tuesday, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin noted that “Honourable members the ‘ayes’ have it. The Affirmative Action Gender Equality Bill 2024 now the Affirmative Action Gender Equity Act duly read the third time and passed.”

Meanwhile, Haruna Iddrisu, Member of Parliament for Tamale South, has earlier expressed his dissatisfaction with the Affirmative Action Bill.

He argued that the bill’s content did not specifically address issues relevant to Ghana, but instead focuses more on matters in other countries.

Mr Iddrisu voiced his concerns while speaking at the 15th MTN Pulse Africa Transform Summit in Kumasi

He encouraged women to aspire but also to manage their aspirations.