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The Majority members of the Women Caucus of Parliament have condemned the attitude and language of the Minority members against Hon Lydia Seyram Alhassan in the chamber of Parliament yesterday by carrying placards with the inscription "Bloody Widow".

The Majority Members of the Women Caucus expressed the concern at a press conference at Parliament House today.

They described the action of the Minority caucus as shameful, disgusting, disrespectful and inhumane.

According to the Majority Members of the Women Caucus the conduct of the Minority members could discourage many women from active participation in politics .

The Majority Members of the Women Caucus therefore demanded an apology from the Minority caucus over their action in the chamber.

Hon Sarah Adjoa Safo Deputy Majority Leader and Chairperson of the Women Caucus of Parliament addressed the media. 

She said women represent about 51% of the population of the country hence their efforts towards national development cannot be downplayed.

Hon Adjoa Safo also said distractive comments against women who boldly and willingly offer themselves to serve their nation constitutes a threat to democracy in the country.

However, Madam Lydia Seyram Alhassan, who has described as regrettable and despicable, the treatment meted out to her by the minority members of parliament during her swearing-in says she has forgiven his political rivals over the "Bloody Widow" placard.

“I don’t know what their interest is but I will say that I have forgiven them and I ask our good Lord to forgive all of them.

"They are the same people who are always advocating that more women join the house . . . I believe time will heal my wounds and it will definitely tell my story,” she sadly said.