"One of the worst things, and I think we should pass a bill to make it punishable, is that sometimes if the employer or the person responsible for employing is a male, they demand some romantic relationship before they give them jobs. It is unacceptable. It must stop."
"I'm very happy that the president has taken this stance. It is exploitative behavior; it is unacceptable."
President John Mahama has called for the criminalization of 'sex for jobs' in Ghana, highlighting the exploitative nature of this practice. During a town hall meeting, he emphasized the need for legal action against employers who demand romantic relationships for job offers. Current laws focus on harassment after employment, leaving a gap regarding pre-employment coercion. High youth unemployment and opaque recruitment processes contribute to the persistence of this issue, with cultural barriers preventing victims from reporting abuse. Activists support the president's stance, calling it a necessary step towards addressing gender inequality in hiring.
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