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Women in Politics: Nigeria’s political structure not built for women — Adeola Azeez

Women in Politics: Nigeria’s political structure not built for women — Adeola Azeez
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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. 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.
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  • ✦We have women who are interested in politics, women who are preparing themselves and women who have the capacity to lead.
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2027: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.2027: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 2027.2020:Excerpts: You transitioned from the corporate world to politics after your retirement in 2020.
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  • ✦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.
  • ✦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.
  • ✦We have women who are interested in politics, women who are preparing themselves and women who have the capacity to lead.
Key Facts:2027: 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.2027: 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 2027.2020: Excerpts: You transitioned from the corporate world to politics after your retirement in 2020.2020: By the time I retired in 2020, I had prepared myself for a career in politics.
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Adeola Azeez is daughter of late Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo and one of the Founders of Women in Management, Business & Public Service, WIMBIZ

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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.

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The primary parties identified in this coverage include National Assembly of Nigeria, Social Democratic Party, Oyo State.

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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.

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