Tema's First Female Mayor Ebi Bright Explains Why She Kept Her Marriage and Family Private

Tema's First Female Mayor Ebi Bright Explains Why She Kept Her Marriage and Family Private

  • Ebi Bright, the first female mayor of Tema, has advised young women to choose the life they pursue intentionally
  • She discussed the reasons for her decision to keep her marriage and family private at a recent youth event in Tema
  • Social media users commented on the theme of Mayor Bright's video, which has since gone viral on TikTok

Tema's First Female Mayor, Ebi Bright, recently addressed the importance of keeping her marriage and family life private during her speech at the Youth Development Summit.

This event was organised by the National Service Personnel Association (NASPA), with the theme Building Tomorrow’s Leaders Today through Education, Entrepreneurship, and Work.

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Tema's first female mayor Ebi Bright talks about keeping her life private off social media. Photo credit: @ebibright.
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Mayor Ebi Bright advises youth in Tema

In her address, she urged young women to be intentional about the paths they choose in life, emphasising the significance of making informed decisions early on.

Bright articulated that every woman must reflect on her priorities, whether that includes pursuing a fulfilling family life, honing intellectual achievements, or seeking social recognition.

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She challenged attendees to assess their aspirations and the sacrifices they are willing to make to achieve them.

“Each one of us knows our identity before we become recognisable to others. You must ask yourself: are you aspiring to be a 'slay queen' or do you wish to lead through intellect and ideas? Do you desire a family and aim to be a dedicated homemaker, or is your goal to be perpetually in the public eye? What are you willing to sacrifice for your dreams?” she posed to the audience.

Mayor Ebi Bright talks about her family

Ebi Bright shared insights into her personal journey, stating that marriage and family have always held utmost importance in her life.

Consequently, she chose to keep her loved ones out of the limelight, fully aware of her limitations in safeguarding them from public scrutiny and judgment.

This decision has also shaped how she presented herself publicly.

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Unlike many individuals who share every aspect of their lives on social media, Ebi Bright opted for a more reserved approach, deliberately avoiding the urge to disclose personal details online.

“For me, stepping into the political realm was a significant transition. Even during my time as an actress, I maintained a consistent model of self-awareness. I always evaluated what I was willing to sacrifice for my ambitions; my marriage and my family, along with my children, remained my top priority. I realised that I didn't possess the necessary resilience to shield them from the harsh realities of public life had I chosen to expose them.”
“I consciously kept my marriage private and guarded my children's identities. I refrained from the typical social media behavior of posting every updating moment; I didn’t take selfies or share snapshots impulsively. This choice provided me the space to develop personally and to protect my family and myself from the potential negativity and unwanted advances that often accompany public visibility,” she explained.

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The TikTok video of Ebi Bright addressing the youth at an event is below:

Ebi Bright tours the Tema municipal assembly

Ebi Bright has also shared her experiences from her first day as the Metropolitan Chief Executive of Tema Central.

Following the release of his latest list of appointments, former President John Mahama confirmed her selection among various Chief Executives across Ghana, making history with her appointment as the first female mayor of Tema.

Sheofficially commenced her duties on May 12 and on her inaugural day, was given a comprehensive familiarisation tour of the municipal assembly, meeting various departments and staff members, which marked the beginning of what she envisions as a transformative leadership journey for Tema.

The Instagram photos of Ebi Bright and the heads of departments at the Tema Metropolitan Assembly are below:

Ebi Bright performs Shatta Wale's On God

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Earlier, YEN.com.gh wrote about Ebi Bright playing Shatta Wale's On God following her election victory.

The people enthusiastically supported her as she sang the dancehall star's song word for word in a video.

Shatta Wale responded with joy after he listened to the MP's rendition of his hit song, sparking reactions.

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