South West Monarchs Back Special Seats for Women Bill in Nigeria

In a significant political moment, 100 traditional rulers from the South West geopolitical zone of Nigeria, including prominent monarchs like Ooni Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, threw their weight behind the Special Seats for Women Bill. The monarchs, representing centuries of Yoruba history, stood in solidarity with women's rights coalitions, civic groups, and policy experts during the event in Abuja.

This move aims to address gender imbalance in Nigeria's electoral and governance systems, with a push for constitutional amendments to ensure better representation for women. The unity displayed by the monarchs signals a historic step towards gender equality and political inclusivity in the country.