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To explore gender disparities in political power dynamics during transitions in Ghana.

February 24, 2026Open Access

Gender and Power Dynamics in African Political Transitions: A Mixed Methods Inquiry in Ghana,

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To explore gender disparities in political power dynamics during transitions in Ghana.
Employed a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews.
Assessed gender representation in political institutions using pre-existing data.
Conducted semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders focusing on power distribution.
Analyzed data to identify trends in women's leadership challenges.
Female politicians occupy only 15% of the highest political leadership positions.
Findings reveal persistent gender biases in nomination processes for high-ranking roles.
Identified significant disparities in power dynamics based on gender.
Recommendations include quotas for women's political representation and training programs for inclusivity.

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Mixed methods inquiry reveals gender disparities in political power structures in Ghana, suggesting targeted interventions are needed.

Manuh et al. (2001) studied this question.

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