The Member of Parliament for Ada Constituency and 2nd Majority Chief Whip, Hon. Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe, has revealed that her entry into politics was largely inspired by the late former President Jerry John Rawlings and former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings.
Speaking in an interview with Puretvonline.com, Hon. Cudjoe recounted how the couple’s passion for national transformation deeply influenced her decision to pursue a political career.
“I saw love and genuine people inspired to transform the country, and out of that, I developed love for them,” she said.
According to her, she joined the Future Leaders Organisation at a very young age after developing an early interest in politics. She explained that the zeal and commitment demonstrated by Rawlings and his wife equipped her with the courage to enter political life.
Hon. Cudjoe stressed that joining politics in her early years was far less challenging than it is today. She contrasted the limited criticism faced by women in politics in the past with the heightened scrutiny brought by today’s media landscape.
“In those days there wasn’t much criticism against ladies, and the only station that could criticise them at that time was GBC. Today, there are a lot of media houses, bloggers, and YouTubers around that could drive women away from politics,” she emphasised.
The Ada legislator also highlighted the pivotal role of Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings in empowering women and encouraging their political participation. She noted that the former First Lady not only created opportunities but also equipped women with practical skills.
“She taught many women how to weave baskets, make tie-dye, and bake bread. These efforts pushed a lot of women into politics,” Hon. Cudjoe observed.
Despite the challenges, Hon. Cudjoe affirmed her resilience in the face of criticism, stressing that her focus remains on serving the people of Ada.
“The media criticism of women is unbearable now, but I have developed a tough skin to pursue what I want and am still focusing on what I can do to help my people,” she declared.
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