Claudia Lumor Urges Political Parties to Increase Women’s Representation in Government
- Claudia Lumor, a prominent figure in the media, has called for conscious efforts to increase the proportion of women in politics
- She emphasised that women should have more influence in leadership roles to boost decision-making and advance the country
- Social media users shared mixed reactions after watching Lumor's interview with Bola Ray, where she made the divisive remarks
Claudia Lumor, a prominent Ghanaian politician and CEO of Glitz Africa Magazine and Glitz Fashion Week, has called on political leaders to appoint more women to top government positions.
She stressed the need for decision-makers to deliberately create structures that encourage women’s participation in governance, with her comments sparking a major debate on social media.
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Claudia Lumor advocates for women in politics
In an interview with GHOne TV on January 23, 2026, Claudia Lumor highlighted institutional and cultural barriers that continue to limit women’s representation in Ghanaian politics.
She noted that the political sphere is predominantly male, which can be intimidating for women, particularly those who are not psychologically prepared for the confrontational nature of political life.
Lumor opened up about the emotional toll of her own political journey.
"I think there is less representation of women. You should give it a shot if you’ve developed a sufficient network and maturity. Many ladies should do that. The established systems are not supportive of women, and some may find it intimidating that the field is male-dominated. People even say I’m courageous and strong simply because I entered politics. If you’re not psychologically mature, you will feel frightened or threatened the instant someone speaks to you in that manner,” she said.
Reflecting on her personal struggles, Lumor added:
"I had moments where I cried a lot in my room, feeling overwhelmed by all I had to do. The structures in place demand a heavy investment of time as well."
The Facebook video is below:
Claudia Lumor on balancing career and motherhood
Speaking on the difficulties experienced by women who have kids, Claudia Lumor clarified that juggling parenting and politics continues to be one of the key obstacles for women.
She explained that because society is more accepting of males abandoning their families to pursue political careers than it is of women, current political systems are inherently biased.
However, Lumor also praised Ghana's advancements in gender representation and cited the nation's female Vice President, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, as a positive example.
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Lumor also discussed the challenges women face when juggling political careers and motherhood.
"I’m a mother of three, and I was always flying to different places. Spending weekends in Accra became a luxury. That’s why you don’t see a lot of women doing it. Our political structures are built in a way that makes it easier for men to leave their children than mothers, especially when their kids are young," she explained.
She called for intentional measures by political parties to ensure more women enter governance.
"If political parties are listening, they need to be intentional about getting more women into government. Ghana has made progress—we now have a female vice president, which is inspiring. But we must continue to ensure politics is not seen as a game for men,” she stressed.
Lumor expressed her openness to returning to public service if called upon.
"When it comes to service, there are no deadlines; it’s a journey. If my people call me to serve again, I will gladly do so."
The Facebook video is below:
Claudia Lumor rocks a stylish dress
Known for her impeccable fashion sense, Claudia Lumor turned heads in a classy outfit for her latest photoshoot.
The award-winning female entrepreneur and speaker looked classy in a stylish spaghetti-shiny crop top and a thigh-high tinsel skirt.
She completed the look with a frontal lace hairstyle, subtle makeup highlighting her natural melanin glow, a Valentino Garavani bag, and black strappy heels, proving once again why she is a top style influencer in Ghana.
The Instagram photos are below:
Claudia Lumor celebrates her birthday
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported on reactions to NPP political hopeful Claudia Lumor's sophisticated attire for her 43rd birthday photo shoot.
The mother of three wore a cloak and a white, form-fitting outfit, drawing criticism from a few Ghanaian celebrities and influencers on social media.
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