Wike-led PDP and NRM Push for Women's Political Inclusion

The Wike-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the National Rescue Movement (NRM) advocated for enhanced political participation of women during the NRM National Women Summit in Abuja. They urged political leaders to transition from merely recognizing women during campaigns to providing them with opportunities to contest elections and hold leadership positions.

Dr Helen Adebakin, representing the National Chairman of the Wike-led PDP, emphasized that women have proven their capabilities as leaders but are often overlooked in political decision-making. She called for genuine opportunities for women to influence public policies and occupy strategic roles.

Chinedu Obi, the NRM National Chairman, affirmed his party's commitment to gender inclusion, noting that they had appointed a woman as their organizing secretary and selected a female presidential aspirant as their flag bearer. Obi stressed the importance of women's and youths' participation in achieving electoral success.