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Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, has applauded Ghanaian women on their role to societal development ahead of the International Women's Day on Friday, March 8, 2019.

Madam Jean Mensa, in a statement copied to Peacefmonline.com, recognized the immense contributions that "women have made to our democratization and development process and we applaud and celebrate them on this special occasion".

She charged the women to "rise up and break the glass ceilings by making a difference" in the society.

"As Ghana's Election Management Body, we are fully committed to supporting equal rights of both men and women in our electoral process. The Electoral Commission pledges to support women to stand as equal partners and empower them to contribute their quota to the building of a humane society in Ghana. We charge Ghanaian women to rise up and break the glass ceilings by making a difference in our society through creative and impactful innovations," the statement read.

The Commission also applauded the "First and Second ladies of Ghana, Female Members of Parliament (MPs) and Ministers of State, women in the Clergy, women in Public Service, Female Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders, Market women, women in Activism and Civil Society, Queen mothers, homemakers and all the women who have contributed to make Ghana great and strong. We recognize and salute all the men who have and continue to champion the cause of women across the country."

"We charge our young women and girls to take up the mantle and rise to the occasion to do exploits. Let's keep the torch burning. Happy International Women's Day"!