Victoria Lakshmi Hamah
Victoria Lakshmi Hamah | |
|---|---|
| Education | University of Ghana Business School |
| Alma mater | University of Oxford |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Political party | National Democratic Congress |
Victoria Lakshmi Hamah is a Ghanaian politician under the ticket of National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Ghana.[1] Victoria Hamah is a member of the Hindu Monastery of Africa for over a decade.[2] She is the former Deputy Minister for Communications in Ghana, known for bridging politics, gender advocacy, and leadership, as well as being the founder and president of Progressive Organisation for Women's Advancement (POWA).[3][4]
Education
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with Philosophy and a Master of Arts in Social Policy, both obtained from the University of Legon, Ghana. Hamah also obtained an Executive Certificate from the University of Oxford, Saïd Business School, UK.[5]
In 2026, she earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Administration and Policy Management from the University of Ghana Business School, Legon, where she completed her dissertation titled “Gender Asymmetry in Ghana's Parliamentary Committees: A Critical Analysis of Women's Representation and Legislative Influence.”[6][7] Prior to this, she spent two months in the Czech Republic through the Erasmus Exchange Programme at Mendel University in preparation for her PhD research.[8]
Politics
In the 2012 general election, she contested the Ablekuma West constituency parliamentary seat.[1] She served as Deputy Minister of Communications under the John Dramani Mahama administration until Friday, 8 November 2013.[9] During her time in office, she faced what she described as unjust scrutiny, which she alluded to her womanhood and the nature of Ghana’s political landscape.[10]
She currently runs a non profit organization for women - Progressive Organisation for Women's Advancement (POWA) where she sits on the board.[11][12] Hamah describes herself as a scholar-practitioner who is deeply committed to shaping governance debates and working toward advancing women’s goals in the pursuit of equality.[13]
References
- ^ a b Those who appointed Victoria Hammah failed Ghanaians - Abraham Amaliba Archived 9 August 2021 at the Wayback Machine, ndcuk.org, accessed 10 November 2013
- ^ "Victoria Hamah, two others to represent Africa at 2nd World Hindu Congress". GhanaWeb. 4 September 2018. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
- ^ "Victoria Hamah – Growth, Resilience & Renewed Commitment to Public Service". Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ "Victoria Hamah: The politician bridging politics, gender advocacy, and strong leadership". GhanaRemembers. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ "Victoria Hamah – Growth, Resilience & Renewed Commitment to Public Service". Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ "Victoria Hamah earns PhD in Public Administration and Policy Management from UG". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ "Victoria Hamah awarded PhD in Public Administration and Policy Management from UG". 10 February 2026. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ "Victoria Hamah defends PhD Thesis at University of Ghana - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ "'You are a symbol of provocative male lust' – Lord Hamah fires his sister Victoria Hamah". GhanaWeb. 22 December 2020. Retrieved 27 August 2022.
- ^ "Victoria Hamah Grabs PhD In Public Administration". DailyGuide Network. 12 February 2026. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ "Victoria Hammah led POWA celebrates International Women's Day".
- ^ "Board of Directors". Progressive Organisation for Women's Advancement. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ "From Scandal to Academic Excellence: NDC's Victoria Hamah Earns PhD". Pulse Ghana. 10 February 2026. Retrieved 10 March 2026.