The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has assured Nigerian women of greater inclusion in governance, pledging that the party will work to secure more elective and appointive positions for women ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to the Special Adviser to the National Chairman on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, Yilwatda made the commitment while receiving the APC National Women Leader, Dr. Mary Alile Idele, alongside the party’s six Zonal Women Leaders and State Women Leaders from across the federation at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja.
The APC National Chairman praised the contributions of women to the growth and electoral successes of the party, describing them as the backbone of the APC.
“You are the pillars of this party in rain and sunshine. During campaigns, you are there. During elections, you are there. In virtually every activity of the party, you are always present and actively involved,” he said.
Emphasising the need for greater female representation, Yilwatda said women possess the competence and leadership capacity required to excel in public office and should be given more opportunities to serve.
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“Our party is blessed with women of immense capacity. Being a woman does not make you less than a man. We must empower you. We must strengthen you. We must continue to create opportunities for you to serve and lead,” he stated.
He further assured the women leaders that he would actively advocate for their inclusion in appointments, campaign structures and leadership positions ahead of the next election cycle.
“When appointments are being made in 2027, my voice will be there for you. When campaign councils are being constituted, you can be sure of your participation. I will stand behind you all the way,” he said.
Yilwatda also argued that the principle of federal character should go beyond geographical considerations to include gender representation, stressing that the future of young Nigerian women depends on decisions taken today.
The meeting ended with a renewed commitment by the party leadership and women stakeholders to deepen women’s participation in politics and governance, strengthen party structures across the country and reinforce the APC’s position as an inclusive and progressive political party.
