Wife of Dr. Mathew Opoku Prempeh, Alma Pokua Adade Prempeh, promised to lead an advocacy for special children to be more recognized in society.
According to her, the parents of such children go through a lot in life. She explained that the stigmatization parents of special children suffer kills their morale and discourages them.
Mrs. Adade-Prempeh urged these parents not to be discouraged, as there is hope for them if Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is elected on December 7th and becomes the next president.
She was speaking during a visit to the Adabraka Rehabilitation Centre to connect with and support persons with disabilities and special mothers in their entrepreneurial pursuits.
“Excuse me to say, it’s not easy dealing with children who are normal, so for you, what you are doing, God bless you, especially the stigma you go through. It’s not easy,” she said.
She stated that parents of special children should not have to suffer the challenges they face, but unfortunately, there is no one advocating for them.
Mrs. Adade-Prempeh assured them that she would lead an advocacy for them, but her efforts would be more effective if her party is in power. She therefore pleaded with the gathering to vote for Dr. Bawumia on December 7th.
The former Oti Regional Minister, who was with the campaign team, remarked that previously, persons with disabilities (PWDs) were discriminated against and not allowed near high positions. However, President Akufo-Addo changed the narrative.
The Founder and Executive Director of the Special Mothers Project, Hannah Awadzi, said that sometimes it is worrying that parents of children with such conditions are not involved in policy and decision-making processes.
However, she expressed happiness that NPP leaders came to interact with them and assured that mothers of special children will rally behind Dr. Bawumia to help address their challenges.
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