Nigeria’s Female Deputy Governors have called on the All Progressives Congress to adopt a structured affirmative action framework ahead of the 2027 elections to increase women’s participation in elective and party positions. “To address this imbalance, we are proposing a minimum of 35% female representation in State Houses of Assembly, at least one female House of Representatives member per Senatorial District, at least one female Senator per State, a minimum of 18 female Deputy Governors, and support for at least one female Governor in each geopolitical zone,” the letter read. They emphasised that increasing women’s representation is not just about fairness, but also strategic advantage. The deputy governors also pledged to mentor emerging female leaders, strengthen grassroots engagement, and work collaboratively across party structures to achieve these objectives. “This is a defining moment, not just for women in our party, but for the legacy of the APC.

Source: Punch March 27, 2026 22:55 UTC