Labour Party Reaffirms Commitment to Women in Politics

Nenadi Usman, the Labour Party chairman, reaffirmed the party's commitment to promoting greater participation of women in Nigeria's political process during a meeting in Abuja with the leadership of the Nigeria League of Women Voters. Usman commended women's groups for their dedication to advancing women's political rights and urged members not to be discouraged by intimidation or challenges.

She disclosed that several Labour Party lawmakers elected in 2023 defected to other political parties, and she emphasized the party's direct support for gender-inclusive bills in the 10th National Assembly. Usman noted the decline in opportunities for women in governance despite years of advocacy, highlighting that only eight female senators were in the 7th National Assembly and three in the current 10th Senate.

She challenged women voters to support female candidates and expressed concern that women often vote against fellow women. Usman praised Alex Otti for his unwavering support for women's leadership and called for intensified campaigns to promote solidarity among women voters.