Nigeria’s 74 Special Seats for Women: What Bamidele’s Plan Would Change
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has outlined 74 proposed National Assembly seats for women and 108 state assembly seats, with a 16-year limit.
What role could women play in the 2027 elections?
Can women be the change Nigeria’s politics needs?
By Anjolaoluwa Ogunpitan Since the return to democracy in 1999, Nigeria’s political system has seen significant developments. Yet, despite women making up nearly half of the electorate—47.5% of registered voters according to INEC’s 2023 data—their representation in leadership remains minimal. In other fields, Nigerian women have continued to excel. The Super Falcons clinched their 10th … Read more