Women in Politics: Nigeria’s political structure not built for women — Adeola Azeez.
By Ebunoluwa Sessou As Nigeria prepares for another general election in 2027, the question of women’s participation in politics and access to elective offices remains a subject for debate.
In this interview, she speaks on her experience contesting for the House of Representatives, the challenges of securing a party ticket, the influence of party structures on women’s political ambitions and her determination to contest again in 2027.
She also discusses the need for women who have secured elective positions to support aspiring female politicians and explains why she believes women must remain committed to political participation despite the barriers they face.
Excerpts: You transitioned from the corporate world to politics after your retirement in 2020. I have always believed in the importance of women’s participation in leadership. By the time I retired in 2020, I had prepared myself for a career in politics. From 2013, I knew that politics was something I wanted to pursue, so I began preparing for it.
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