John Boadu
THE RULING New Patriotic Party (NPP) has joined hands with other people and groups in wishing all mothers in Ghana and the world over a Happy Mothers’ Day.
In a statement issued on Sunday by its Acting General Secretary, John Boadu, the NPP indicated that it was pleased to celebrate motherhood “and the influence of mothers in the family and society at large.”
According to the statement, mothers, undoubtedly, play invaluable roles in the making of the home and society.
The party noted, “It is indeed in recognition of this that the world has set aside the second Sunday of the month of May each year as a day to honour them.”
It added, “Today is thus a day meant to celebrate the invaluable contributions of mothers to the growth and development of society. It is also a day for recognizing the inestimable support and love mothers have always exhibited not only to their biological children, but also to the human race. Robert Browning was spot on when he posited that ‘all love begins and ends with motherhood.’”
While celebrating the invaluable contributions of mothers to the development of our nation, it said, “The NPP also calls on all stakeholders in the country and beyond to use this opportunity to reflect on how they can help the cause of women and for that matter, motherhood.”
It urged, “We should make a pragmatic commitment to addressing issues affecting them. The time for action is certainly NOW!
“Once again, we wish all mothers as well as prospective mothers and indeed, all women playing motherly roles in diverse ways, a joyous Mother’s Day.”
BY Melvin Tarlue