Ogun LG Election: Association Of Women In Politics Writes Ogun State Governor, Others, Protest Low Percentage Of Female Representation In Politics

The Association of Women in Politics, Ogun State chapter has written to the Governor of Ogun State, Governor Dapo Abiodun and other concerned leaders, about its displeasure at the low percentage of women in the politics of the state.

The association made this disclosure in a letter referred to the Governor and other concerned leaders in the state.

The letter obtained by Polity Reporters reads:

“RE: LETTER OF DISSATISFACTION AT LOW FEMALE REPRESENTATION IN POLITICS

“It is on record that women in politics continue to mobilize people into politics and government at the highest levels, but it is disheartening to note that there is still a widespread of gender inequality and utmost disdain for women across the global and local scene of politics most especially our dear state, ogun state.

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“Therefore, It is with every sense of disappointment that the association of women in politics, Ogun State Chapter, writes to register its displeasure at the ongoing wave of low female representation that is manifesting in the politics of our state in respect of the state’s forthcoming local government election.

“The association wishes to state in clear terms that the positive impact of women in the society is undeniable, as it is not hidden from everyone that women’s political participation has been occasioning tangible gains for democracy ab initio.

“In view of that, the association of women in politics, Ogun State Chapter, thereby demands that the Governor considers the Nigerian Gender Policy and give female councillors the opportunity to represent their ward at each constituency, amounting to about 40 female councillors in the whole of Ogun State.

“Having said that, it is our hope that his excellency, Governor Dapo Abiodun, treat this demand with urgency and grant our request swiftly.

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“Also, we urge the following people to look into this:

“ Firstly, we want the Commissioner for Women Affairs to, at least, provide 3 from her local government to show how meaningful the position is to the dear state.

“Secondly, the Ogun State Deputy Governor should revert to her local government and entrench quality empowerment of female representatives.

“Lastly, the Ogun State Woman Leader should prove her position clearly to women by fostering the interest of all women in politics at all times.”