Agona West representative Ernestina Ofori Dangbey addressed Parliament on Friday about teenage pregnancy prevention. The Education Committee member called on adult men to avoid pursuing relationships with young girls. She emphasized that girls should prioritize their studies and career goals. Her remarks highlighted the need for protecting vulnerable youth from exploitation. Educational advancement would benefit both individuals and Ghana as a whole.
Ofori Dangbey recounted meeting a pregnant teenager during her 2024 campaign activities. The girl had sought financial assistance from an older man after being unable to purchase menstrual products. Friends had advised her to find a boyfriend who could provide monetary support. This relationship resulted in pregnancy and her departure from school. Period poverty drives many rural girls toward risky relationships with older men.
The parliamentarian praised President Mahama's sanitary pad distribution program. This initiative provides free menstrual products to female students across Ghana. Access to these supplies may prevent girls from seeking financial help through inappropriate relationships. The policy addresses a fundamental barrier that keeps girls in classrooms rather than dropping out due to pregnancy.
Ofori Dangbey recounted meeting a pregnant teenager during her 2024 campaign activities. The girl had sought financial assistance from an older man after being unable to purchase menstrual products. Friends had advised her to find a boyfriend who could provide monetary support. This relationship resulted in pregnancy and her departure from school. Period poverty drives many rural girls toward risky relationships with older men.
The parliamentarian praised President Mahama's sanitary pad distribution program. This initiative provides free menstrual products to female students across Ghana. Access to these supplies may prevent girls from seeking financial help through inappropriate relationships. The policy addresses a fundamental barrier that keeps girls in classrooms rather than dropping out due to pregnancy.
