- The 2024 Ondo state governorship election has highlighted the lack of female representation in Nigerian politics, with no women running as flagbearers
- Despite a court ruling in 2022 mandating 35% of public sector appointments to go to women, the reality remains bleak for female political participation
- Political analysts attribute the absence of female candidates to systemic barriers, societal norms, and the lack of political will among parties to prioritise gender mainstreaming
Akure, Ondo state – The 2024 Ondo state governorship election has sparked critical discourse on gender representation in Nigerian politics, with no female candidates as flagbearers in the contest.
Despite continuous advocacies on the 35% affirmative action for women, the reality remains grim for female political participation.
