Ministers: Tinubu jettisons campaign promise on women representation

President Tinubu is not alone in jettisoning fair women representation in his cabinet. Since 1999, no Nigerian president has attained the 35 per cent women affirmative action.

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While the number of the ministers has now returned to the 48 earlier announced in 2023, the number of women in the cabinet has reduced from eight to seven. PREMIUM TIMES checks show that not only did Mr Tinubu’s manifesto indicate the 35 per cent, but officials of his party, APC, also expressed it at different fora.

The country has also had a National Gender Policy in place since 2006, aiming to establish a framework for gender-responsiveness in public and private institutions. The policy aligns with international laws and the Nigerian constitution, which guarantees gender parity, but it remains largely unimplemented.President Tinubu is not alone in jettisoning fair women representation in his cabinet.

Ms Shonibare highlighted the importance of gender inclusivity in decision-making bodies, particularly in cabinets. By having a diverse representation of genders, cabinets can benefit from balanced decision-making and unique perspectives on issues that disproportionately affect women “I believe patriarchy comes into play which believes in the practice of male dominance. Little wonder our politics toes the patriarchal line. Women are given support roles like mobilising fellow women to vote for party flag bearers, usually men. Women are also seen in welfare positions and organising events.

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