Broadcast journalist Abdul-Hayi Moomen has criticized Kwame Asare Obeng, also known as Kwame A-Plus, for making what he perceives as a derogatory comment regarding Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang.
Kwame A-Plus, the Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, recently took a swipe at former President Nana Akufo-Addo for standing up to greet Vice President Opoku-Agyemang during the 68th Independence Anniversary celebration. A-Plus highlighted this as a stark contrast to the former president’s past demands that chiefs should rise to greet him, implying a double standard.
In response, Moomen took to social media to label A-Plus’s comment as disrespectful, emphasizing that the gesture of greeting should not be reduced to the gender of the Vice President. He questioned whether A-Plus would have made the same observation had the Vice President been a man, pointing out that the focus should be on respect, not gender.
Moomen’s post raised concerns over the implications of A-Plus’s remarks, stating: “What does the gender of the Vice President have to do with the respect she was accorded? Would A-Plus have made the same point if the Vice President were a man? Is he suggesting that because she is a woman, she deserves less respect? Or that the former president should have remained seated to greet her?”
He called for a shift in discourse, urging that criticisms should be based on principles of good governance rather than outdated gender stereotypes. Moomen further noted that if people could criticize former President Akufo-Addo for his past demands, they should also acknowledge moments when he demonstrates humility.
This exchange highlights ongoing discussions about respect, gender equality, and leadership within the country.
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