The Member of Parliament for Ada and 2nd Deputy Minority Whip, Hon. Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe, reaffirmed her unwavering commitment to women’s empowerment during an exclusive interview on GTV’s breakfast show. Reflecting on her journey, she shared, “Even before entering Parliament, I have always been an advocate for women. I noticed that many women feel shy, hesitant, and often withdraw due to fear of criticism. Because of this, when you push them forward, they tend to step back. But I always encourage people to use me as an example.”
Cudjoe who has represented Ada since 2013, highlighted her resilience in overcoming societal skepticism. “When I took the decision that I’m coming to parliament with all the obstacles, I just make sure I ignore all the noise-making and focus on what I’m doing, and today, I’m here,” she asserted.
Addressing educational expectations, she challenged the notion that political leadership requires advanced degrees: “Anytime you want to assume higher office, people feel you should be somebody that have a master’s certificate, degree, and etc., meaning you should have titles like professor, doctor, and the rest.”
The MP, who holds a diploma in stenography and a certificate in radio/TV presentation, underscored her humble beginnings. “I’m just an ordinary person; my mother is an illiterate, my father is an illiterate. My mother is a trader in the market, and I was trained in the market—that’s where I managed to have my diploma.”
She emphasized transparency with her constituents: “I always wanted to climb higher to be in parliament, and people feel why should I be there, but I have never lied to my people. I told them this is what I have, I showed them my grades, and they feel comfortable with it, so I should go.”
Cudjoe a National Democratic Congress member and former Minister of State under President John Mahama, concluded by reaffirming her focus on grassroots support: “Once my people have approved that I should go, I’m not looking anywhere.
They can mock, shout, and laugh at me—I’m still not looking elsewhere.” Her remarks align with her decades-long advocacy for gender equity and education, including initiatives like distributing computers and desks to schools in her constituency.
Last Updated on March 19, 2025 by samboadu
