Politics
Morenike Alaka, the Caretaker Chairperson, Okitipupa Local Government Area (LGA) of Ondo State, on Thursday, called for more participation of women in politics.
The caretaker chairperson told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Okitipupa that women were shying away from their civic responsibility by not participating in politics and seeking political offices.
Alaka added that one major plan she had for 2019 was to create more awareness and enlightenment for women to understand their civic responsibility of participating in politics.
”Our women are not participating actively in politics and I think the reason for this is because they do not understand their rights as citizens of this country.
”One focal point we have for this year is to create more awareness for women to understand their roles of participating in politics and vying for political offices,” she said.
NAN recalls that Alaka was returned as the council chairperson when Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu released the names of new Caretaker Committee Chairmen for the 18 LGAs in December 2018. (NAN)
– Jan. 3, 2019 @ 14:12 GMT |
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