Only 10% of NASS Candidates are Women as GSAI, CISLAC Blame Parties, Demand Reform Ahead of 2027
Kuni Tyessi in Abuja Ahead of the 2027 general elections, only 10.1% of National Assembly candidates are women, a development stakeholders have blamed on the failure of political parties and
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, only 10.1% of National Assembly candidates are women, according to a media gathering in Abuja. Dr. Adaora Sidney-Jack of Gender Strategy Advancement International (GSAI) revealed that out of 4,408 candidates, 443 are women, a slight increase from 2023's 380. This issue, stakeholders argue, stems from the failure of political parties and structural barriers.
Dr. Sidney-Jack urged the media to provide fair and balanced coverage focusing on the policies and competence of these women candidates rather than their gender. She also advocated for the reinstatement of the Reserved Seats for Women Bill as an electoral reform measure. Similarly, Mr. Auwal Musa Rafsanjani of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) blamed political parties for failing to field women and called for introspection on the current political system.
Both emphasized the need for early preparation, encouraging the younger generation to participate in politics, and building a more inclusive Nigeria where women can influence and gain power.
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