The Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, has backed the call for special seats for women in the National and State Assemblies.
The National Chairman of IPAC , Yusuf Mamman Dantelle, gave the backing in his opening speech at the Council's 2nd Policy Roundtable with the theme, 64 years of Independence, Inclusive Democracy and the Options of Special Seats for Women held in Abuja on Friday.
reports that the National Assembly is currently reviewing the Constitution and the Electoral Act with a view to amending them and ensuring full citizens' participation in politics, democracy and governance. The review is also to ensure that no voice is left unheard and no person is left behind in the onerous task of building a greater democratic nation.
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