Coalition demands female deputy governorship candidates across 36 states

Women rights advocates in Nigeria have expressed alarm over the increasing political exclusion of women, particularly in the context of deputy governorship positions. They have called for the inclusion of female candidates for deputy governorship roles across all 36 states, emphasizing the need for equitable representation in political offices. The coalition argues that without deliberate efforts to promote women's participation in governance, the progress towards gender equality in the political sphere will continue to stagnate.

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