Ahead of the 2027 general election, a coalition of faith-based and civil society organisations has called for urgent reforms to enhance women’s political participation and leadership inclusion in Nigeria.
The coalition made the call in Abuja while addressing journalists on the persistent underrepresentation of women in governance.
Mother Leone-Martha Okaraga of the African Faith and Justice Network expressed concern that women remain significantly excluded from political leadership, despite constituting about half of Nigeria’s population.
She called for reforms of political party structures and stronger enforcement of laws that penalise electoral violence against women.
According to her, the current political environment remains unconducive for women’s active participation in politics.
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