"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' practices in Ghana, highlighting the exploitative nature of such demands from employers. During a town hall meeting, he emphasized the need for legal action against employers who condition job offers on romantic relationships. Current laws focus on harassment after employment begins, leaving a gap regarding pre-employment coercion. High youth unemployment and cultural barriers contribute to the persistence of this issue, with victims often fearing stigma and retaliation, while lacking clear reporting mechanisms.
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