The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has reiterated its commitment to strengthening women’s participation in politics and governance in Nigeria.
The party said its constitution reserves 40 percent of all party positions at every level for women, making it one of the few political parties in the country with a clear framework aimed at promoting female inclusion in leadership.
The National Secretary of ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, made this known on Sunday in a statement shared on his official X handle to mark the International Women’s Day celebration.
According to Abdullahi, the party remains committed to building a political culture where women are encouraged and empowered to lead and actively participate in shaping Nigeria’s political and governance landscape.
The post read: “On this commemoration of #WomensDay, as the only political party in Nigeria whose constitution reserves 40% of all party positions at all levels to women, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) reaffirms our commitment to building a political culture where women can lead and participate fully in shaping our politics and governance.”
The ADC spokesman also called on more Nigerian women to join the party and contribute to efforts aimed at building a more inclusive political system in the country.
Abdullahi added that increasing women’s participation in politics remains critical to strengthening democracy and ensuring balanced representation in governance.