Former Gender Minister, Nana Oye Lithur, Endorses Feminist Groups In The Country

Nana Oye Lithur chimes in on feminist groups in the country.

Former Minister for Gender, Nana Oye Lithur described the showdown between two feminist groups as exciting and uplifting.

Nana is a human rights lawyer and campaigner. Former President John Mahama appointed her as a minister in 2013.

Firstly, she is of the opinion that the growth of the two opposing groups, “Pepper Dem Ministry” and “Sugar Dem Gang” is gratifying.

She made these statements in an exclusive interview on TV Africa’s Breakfast Live.

Fuerthermore, Mrs. Lithur tagged the groups the new frontiers of gender empowerment.

Nana Oye Lithur on Gender empowerment groups in the country

“Ghanaian women still have a lot to do in terms of gender empowerment. That’s why I am so excited about ‘Pepper Dem Ministry’ and ‘Sugar Dem Gang’ because it’s a whole new frontier in terms of gender empowerment. I know some observers are concerned about the fact that they have two opposing views but that’s what diversity is all about.

A year or two ago I was concerned about the intergenerational gap and was concerned as to whether the younger women really have the vim as well as having the same views about the need for gender empowerment. So seeing ‘Pepper Dem’ come up is so gratifying, I am so excited and with the counter, ‘Sugar Dem’ is very healthy.”

Currently, ‘Pepper Dem Ministry’ is Ghana’s most popular feminist group.

Moreover, the group made strong waves in the digital space with unconventional ideologies and stance. This is in relation to women, sex, intimate relationships, and marriage.

On the other hand, Sugar Dem gang is spearheaded by Adom Fm Presenter, Afia Pokuaa. She says she’s ready to stand for men and protect them from the toxic narratives being paraded around.

Furthermore, they have expressed their readiness to cook, and clean, provided he’s ready to ‘Sugar’ her in return.