ADC Candidate Nkoyo Toyo Blames Tinubu for Women's Issues

Nkoyo Toyo, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Cross River State, stated that President Bola Tinubu would be blamed if women do not achieve meaningful representation in the 2027 elections. During a discussion on Channels Television, she accused the National Assembly and the executive of lacking the political will to remove barriers to women's participation in politics.

Toyo highlighted that women have mobilized across party lines to advocate for their representation, emphasizing that their demands should not be seen as seeking preferential treatment. She questioned the failure to pass legislation for special seats for women, despite ongoing advocacy.

Toyo criticized the electoral framework, claiming it complicates the candidate selection process for women. She predicted that few women would succeed in the upcoming elections and asserted that the president would bear responsibility for this outcome.

Toyo also urged the First Lady to support women across all political parties, rather than focusing on a single platform.