Opeyemi Bamidele Proposes 74 New Seats for Women in Politics
The 10th National Assembly has proposed a constitutional amendment that would create 74 additional seats for women in the National Assembly, comprising 37 seats each in the Senate and House of Representatives. Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele (Ekiti Central) announced this initiative during the 2026 Law Week organized by the Ekiti State chapter of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA).
The proposal aims to increase women's participation in politics without affecting existing seats. Each state and the Federal Capital Territory would receive one additional seat in both chambers.
Furthermore, the proposal includes three reserved seats for women in each state House of Assembly. This arrangement is designed to last for 16 years, covering four electoral cycles, after which its impact will be reviewed.
Bamidele emphasized that the proposal is the result of consultations with stakeholders and is intended to foster a more inclusive political culture.
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