Tagged: women in politics
Conrad Omodiagbe
Nigeria: Women Of Ruling Party Demand Equality
The women of the ruling All Progressives Congress party (APC) political party in Nigeria have put out a demand for gender equality in the party’s constitution, structure and participation ahead of the 2023 general elections. Calling for equality and representation across the board, they have also called for the adoption of direct primary in electing […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
This State In Nigeria Just Made Election History
As states across Nigeria continue to hold by-elections earlier postponed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Kogi state seems to have made history with its recent results as the opposition cries foul. Announcing the results from the recently concluded polls, the Chairman of the State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC), Mamman Nda Eri, disclosed that […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Arab Woman Set To Run For Israel Presidency
For the first time in the history of Israel, an Arab woman, Alham Kazan, has announced her intention to run for the role of president in the country. If she wins, Khazen would be the country’s first non-Jewish president, as she would replace current President Reuven Rivlin whose term ends in July 2020. Alham Khazen […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Percentage of Nigerian Women In The 2019 Polls
Recent data provided by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has once again confirmed the exclusionary nature of Nigeria’s political system when it comes to women. According to the commission, women made up only 13 per cent of candidates that vied for different positions in the 2019 Nigerian general elections. This information was contained in […]
Farida Adamu
Women Lead In Lithuania Elections
Parliamentary elections in Lithuania held on Sunday 11 October and on Sunday, 25th October where Lithuanians voted to elect members of the 141-seat parliament. With an average voter turnout of 49.44%, almost 2.5 million people registered to vote in the elections to parliament. What Happened At The Polls? The conservative opposition, Homeland Union Party, won the elections and is projected to occupy […]
Farida Adamu
Togo Appoints First Female Prime Minister
Victoire Tomegah Dogbé has been named the first female prime minister of Togo by President Faure Gnassingbé. This follows the resignation of the former prime minister Komi Selom Klasso and his entire government in a long-overdue political reshuffle. A close ally of President Gnassingbé, Ms Dogbé has had a long political history in Togo and particularly under Gnassingbé’s […]
Farida Adamu
Another Nigerian Election With No Women
Almost half of Nigeria’s population is female but this is barely reflected in the candidates that run for political office. Several advocacy campaigns and a 35% quota policy later, women are still not taken seriously in any Nigerian election or in politics. The Story of Edo State One of the country’s most anticipated gubernatorial elections just held […]