By – Sadat Dabo

Re-elected NDC Upper East Regional Women’s Organizer, Fawzia Yakubu Abagnamah, has made an emotional and potentially controversial statement following her victory in Saturday’s regional executive elections, lamenting what she described as troubling experiences she has endured as a woman in politics.

Speaking after securing another term with 32 votes against her challenger, Vida Caroline Kurugu, who polled 12 votes, Fawzia said her experience should never be allowed to discourage other women from participating in politics.

“That what I have gone through as a woman shouldn’t happen to any woman in Upper East. If it continues like that, it will deter women from doing politics,” she said.

In an emotional reflection, she added: “I don’t know my crime, but I’ve always known that the good God that we serve is the maker of kings and queens.”

Fawzia also expressed confidence in her work with women within the party, saying she never doubted that her efforts would yield results.

Although she did not disclose the specific experiences or individuals she was referring to, her comments have raised questions about the challenges women face in internal party politics and the treatment of female political aspirants.

Her remarks have shifted attention beyond her electoral victory to the broader debate about women’s participation, dignity and inclusion in Ghanaian politics.

Source – gbcuraonline.com