In a bid to woo women into politics, Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), has declared free nomination forms for female aspirants ahead of the 2023 general election.
This was made known on Thursday by the National Women Leader of the party, Ms Betty Edu during a press conference held at the party’s national secretariat, Abuja.
READ ALSO: Sen. Abdullahi Adamu emerges APC national chairman
“We are the largest party in Africa and we want to make a strong statement that we stand by inclusion, mainstreaming for women. The party has gone ahead to approve that women will be running with a free nomination form,” she said.
“They have thrown the ball into our court. Before now we have women saying we cannot afford nomination forms. We have been given the greatest chance to emerge the winner of an election because we will be running on a ticket of the ruling party. Not just a ruling party, a party that has perform, a party that has provided welfare for Nigeria, a party that is ready to mainstream women.”
The move according to leader is much more than the 35 percent affirmative action.
She urged women to get involved in a series of processes that would lead up to the 2023 elections.
Follow the Neptune Prime channel on WhatsApp:
Do you have breaking news, interview request, opinion, suggestion, or want your event covered? Email us at neptuneprime2233@gmail.com
