Mahama Appoints Only 7 Women to Cabinet - One for Each Day of the Week
In a bold attempt to balance governance with gender representation, President John Dramani Mahama has appointed a grand total of seven women to his 42-member cabinet – perfectly matching the number of days in a week, prompting speculation that they were handpicked to work on a "one-day-a-week" rotation schedule. The president's team insists this is progress, while critics argue it's more like rationing. "There could have been 35 days in a week. We didn't decide 7," declared the President's spokesperson.
Political analysts believe this strategic gender distribution allows each female minister to shine brightly for 24 hours before being politely ushered off stage for the remaining six days. Sources close to the presidency have hinted that Mondays will be handled by Agnes Naa Momo Lartey (Gender, Children and Social Protection), while Abla Dzifa Gomashie (Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts) will take over Tuesdays with some drumming and dancing. Fisheries minister Emelia Arthur is expected to rule the waves on Wednesdays, and by the time Elizabeth Ofosu Adjare (Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry) gets her shot on Thursday, the week is practically over.
The appointments, rolled out in carefully staggered batches, initially featured an all-male lineup that had Ghanaians wondering if the Ministry of Gender was going to be handled by a man with a mustache. With ministries ranging from Energy to Foreign Affairs packed with male heavyweights, the women’s roles feel suspiciously well-curated for "traditional" sectors. "What’s next? A Minister for Cooking and Cleaning?" one commentator quipped.
Despite the glaring gender imbalance, government spokespersons have reassured Ghanaians that seven women are "more than enough," pointing out that Ghana doesn’t even have enough days in a week to accommodate more female ministers. Meanwhile, male ministers are reportedly enjoying their "full-time status," with one unnamed official heard whispering, "Let the women rest; governance is hard."