By Ali Atabor
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has reaffirmed his commitment to women’s empowerment in Kogi State, announcing that women will occupy all Vice Chairmanship candidate positions in the upcoming Local Government elections in the state.
He made this declaration in Lokoja, the state capital, at a stakeholders meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The Governor emphasized the crucial role women play in politics and pledged to give them their rights and privileges in governance. He stated that women would be given priority in the governance of Kogi State.
The Governor also revealed that a substantial number of Councillorship positions would be allocated to women in the forthcoming Council polls, increasing the previous administration’s 35% women inclusion to 40%.
He assured that the forthcoming Local Government elections would be credible, hitch-free, and fair, with no imposition of candidates.
Governor Ododo highlighted his administration’s achievements and pledged to regularly interface with the people of Kogi State. He commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s efforts to improve the economy and urged Nigerians to support the Renewed Hope administration.
Additionally, the Governor advised against the planned nationwide protest, urging parents in Kogi State not to allow their children to participate.
Senators Isa Echocho of Kogi East, Sunday Karim, and Representative Sani Egidi Abdulraheem of Ajaokuta Federal Constituency, who spoke at the occasion in Lokoja, pledged support for transparent and credible elections.
This move is a significant step towards gender equality and women’s empowerment in Kogi State’s governance.
Ali Atabor (OMANEWS)
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