A coalition of 12 women’s groups in Gombe State has called for increased political inclusion, demanding up to 50 per cent representation and reserved seats for women in the 2027 general elections.
Led by Hadiza Maina Sule, Chairperson of the League for Women Voters in Nigeria (Gombe State chapter), the groups presented petitions to all six members of the House of Representatives from Gombe State.
They urged the lawmakers to support the immediate passage of the Reserved Seats for Women Bill currently before the National Assembly.
Speaking during the rally, Sule criticised the long delay of the bill and called for urgent legislative action ahead of the next election cycle.
“We want some elective seats reserved exclusively for women in the 2027 elections so that women can be fully included in governance,” she said.
She added that greater female representation in politics is essential to addressing women’s needs and aspirations.
Abigail Kolo, Gombe State Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, also backed the demand.
She stressed that more women in the National Assembly would strengthen advocacy on issues such as menstrual hygiene and other gender-specific concerns.
The petitions were received by the following lawmakers:
Usman Bello Kumo (Akko Federal Constituency)
J.C. Ali Isa (Balanga/Billiri)
Abdullahi El-Rasheed (Dukku/Nafada)
Tongo Yaya Bauchi (Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye)
Paul Obed Shehu (Kaltungo/Shongom)
Inuwa Garba (Yamaltu/Deba)
The coalition argued that without deliberate policies like reserved seats, women’s participation in politics would remain limited despite their significant contributions to national development.
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