Harriet Aseda Asiedu is a 6-year-old, a little girl has a big dream to become a police officer. She wants to be the female Inspector General of Police.
Harriet Aseda Asiedu
Being a girl in this context is even more challenging. The culture doesn’t often encourage girls to fight for independence or empowerment. Many girls become mothers at a young age, and they are discouraged from pursuing jobs that are considered only for men.
Harriet Aseda Asiedu
She said "I'm a girl, but I can do it! I'm brave too... Being a police officer is all I want to be. There are a lot of bad people living in our city. I don't like this. I want to fight against them."
Harriet Aseda Asiedu
But this thinking doesn't work for Asiedu. She believes fighting against criminals is her way to make Ghana better.
Harriet Aseda Asiedu
Earlier, the 6-year-old girl was seen directing traffic with the police Motor Transport and Traffic Directorate (MTTD) at Akyem Oda in the Eastern Region.