The Ogun State Government has called on the incoming administration in the state to ensure greater inclusion of women in political appointments and leadership positions, saying their contributions to the success of political parties should be matched with adequate representation in governance.
The call was made on Tuesday in Abeokuta by the Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, at the Ogun State Political Women Stakeholders’ Forum, organised by the state’s First Lady, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun.
Speaking on the theme, “Stronger Together: Women Unite for Victory, One Woman, Ten Votes,” Salako-Oyedele urged women to look beyond vote mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections and demand opportunities that would guarantee their meaningful participation in governance.
She noted that women had remained actively involved in the activities of the All Progressives Congress (APC), contributing to the party’s growth from the ward level to local governments and the state, but often received
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