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General News on Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Source: dailyguideafrica.com
2018-11-28
Mahamudu Bawumia at the launch of Konadu's book
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia on Monday launched the first book of Ghana's former first lady, Nana Konadu Agyemang-Rawlings, at a ceremony that took place at the Labadi hotel. Beach in Accra.
The 331-page book "It Takes A Woman" is considered to be the first in a series of four books intended to provide in-depth information on the political activism and experiences of Ms. Rawlings, whose husband came to power. a coup d'etat in the late 1970s.
The book not only discusses her political career and advocacy for the empowerment of women, children and the marginalized in Ghanaian society and beyond, but also describes her family life and struggles. her husband to conquer power, especially the activities of June 4, 1979 Revolution.
He also talks about her childhood and the "amusing" fears she then had during adulthood, because during her conversations with her father, she had wished not to live beyond 40 years because she did not want to go beyond that age for fear of seeing her skin. wrinkled.
The Vice President, who made an interesting joke about this, said, "Thankfully, she is 70 years old today and she is very beautiful."
Mr. Bawumia, in a statement, revealed that the book provided readers with an overview of Ghana's policy from the era of independence.
He added that "It takes a woman" teaches the path of development and the welfare of humanity and that the development and well-being of humanity can be hard and difficult, but that perseverance and courage predict the success. "
He added that "I would like to recommend this book to anyone wishing to have a detailed understanding of the underlying spirit of women in the Ghanaian family and public service".
According to him, Rawlings' autobiography would excite readers who expect to learn the tenacity of a woman by her form and who, by definition, resembles Yaa Asantewa of the Asante lineage.
He said: "Readers who aspire to a first-hand account of certain events, especially the beginning of the June 4 Revolution, will learn a lot, as they say because it has a filla."
The vice president revealed that "in fact, when I read the title of the book, It takes a woman, I first thought that it was a not provocative, but the more I think about it, the more I realize that yes, that's true. The role and contribution of women in our society has always been underestimated, but in reality it is a huge contribution. "
"Where would we be without our mothers?" Asked the Vice President and encouraged men to appreciate women and treat them as equals.
He said that "in a typical Nana Konadu style, the book did not criticize gender discrimination, chauvinism, inequality and the aggressive pursuit of personal growth."
He compared the former first lady to other great women of the world, such as the late Winnie Mandela, and others who have contributed immensely to the civil rights movements, the liberation of Africa, advancing science and technology, education and promoting human rights.
Dr. Bawumia pointed out that "Nana Konadu Agyemang-Rawlings has fought for her beliefs. She has fought for her belief and used the opportunities available to her to promote major changes in the well-being of Ghanaian women. She alone has empowered the Ghanaian woman.
Rawlings was the first lady of Ghana from 4 June 1979 to 24 September 1979 and from 31 December 1981 to 7 January 2001.
In 2016, she became the first woman to run for president in Ghana after leaving the opposition Democratic National Congress (NDC) founded by her husband, Jerry John Rawlings, to form the Democratic National Party. (NDP).
The relationship between Ms. Rawlings and the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has been, over the years, a "growing love story", and the presence of the Vice President, his wife Samira Bawumia, and the First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo is a testimony of the healthy connection between the nuclear power plant and the Rawlingses.
Africans must write, read
In a brief remark, Ms. Rawlings emphasized the importance of reading and writing for the development of the African continent.
She pointed out that it was necessary that the older generation of the continent instills in the younger generation the habit of reading.
According to her, "one area that we need to strengthen is the ability to document and badyze historical information.
She stressed that "we must constantly improve the quality of life. We must therefore read as individuals and inculcate the habit of reading to the youngest. We must encourage young people to read, but because of the existence of iPad and tablets, they do not choose books to read out of curiosity. "
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