Akande-Sadipe Wants More Women, Youths in Politics

February 4, 2021
Tolulope Akande-Sadipe

By Dipo Olowookere

For politics in Nigeria to be robust, there is a need for more women and youths to participate in the development of the nation.

This call was made by the only federal female lawmaker from Oyo State, Mrs Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, when she had a chat with journalists in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Wednesday.

The congresswoman representing Oluyole Federal Constituency at the National Assembly urged the leaders of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) to make provisions for more women to participate in politics.

According to her, women are known to have great leadership skills, which can be deployed for the growth of the nation, especially at a time the country is going through a tough period because of economic and security challenges.

She added that her role in politics has spurred many women to join her in the commitment to contribute to positive change, saying, just like her, many are tired of venting their anger on social media.

“Our party must dignify our women by giving them the opportunity to thrive in politics and run for elective posts. This will encourage the rapid development of our party because women have an inbuilt gift to develop things,” she submitted.

Mrs Akande-Sadipe, who chairs the House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora, further said women’s participation in politics was the only sound means they could use to assume political leadership in a democratic society.

Citing her adventure in politics, the lawmaker said it was borne out of her passion to do things differently in the development of Oyo State and Nigeria.

She, therefore, urged women to passionately position themselves to take up the challenge and run for elective offices, saying, “I tell members of my political party that I am the 33.3 per cent, at the moment.

“If we (women) don’t become the 33.3 per cent, we are not doing right by our country.

“We need to create a level playing ground for better participation. I am imploring the party leadership of the APC to make more slots available for women and youth participation in elective roles and appointments.”

Dipo Olowookere

Dipo Olowookere is a journalist based in Nigeria that has passion for reporting business news stories. At his leisure time, he watches football and supports 3SC of Ibadan.

Mr Olowookere can be reached via [email protected]

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