Prosper Okoye
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said 40 percent of leadership positions in the party are reserved for women across all levels of its structure, as it reaffirmed its commitment to gender inclusion in politics.
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday to mark International Women’s Day.
Abdullahi said the ADC recognises women as key partners in nation-building, noting that women across Nigeria carry major responsibilities in homes, communities and workplaces.
Join our WhatsApp Channel“Any political movement genuinely committed to national progress must recognise, empower and harness the strength, resilience and leadership potential of women,” he said.
According to him, the composition of the party’s National Working Committee reflects a deliberate effort to ensure women are not pushed to the margins of political leadership.
“We are the only political party in Nigeria whose constitution reserves 40 percent of all party positions, at every level, for women,” Abdullahi said.
He added that the party remained committed to moving women “from the margins to the centre of leadership.”
Abdullahi noted that Nigerian women shoulder a large share of the country’s social and economic responsibilities but remain underrepresented in major national institutions.
“Empowering women politically and economically remains essential to strengthening Nigeria’s democracy and ensuring inclusive governance for sustainable national development,” he said.
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He added that the party aims to change the narrative by ensuring women are fully integrated into its leadership structure.
“In the ADC, women are leaders. They are part of the structures that guide the party and shape its decisions,” Abdullahi said.
International Women’s Day is marked annually on March 8 to celebrate women’s achievements and promote gender equality worldwide.
Prosper Okoye is a Correspondent and Research Writer at Prime Business Africa, a Nigerian journalist with experience in development reporting, public affairs, and policy-focused storytelling across Africa
