ElectHER, a non-governmental organisation committed to increasing women’s participation in politics through advocacy, training and community building, has called on the National Assembly to urgently pass two critical constitutional amendment bills — the Independent Candidacy Bill and the Reserved Seat for Women Bill — to enhance inclusivity and strengthen Nigeria’s democratic process.The Founder, Ibijoke Faborode, made the appeal during ElectHER’s active participation in all six zonal public hearings organised by the House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee on the review of the 1999 constitution.
The hearings, held across the country in Kaduna, Nasarawa, Borno, Imo, Ondo, Bayelsa and Lagos, provided a platform for civic groups and citizens to propose key reforms.
“These bills are vital to addressing deep-rooted voter apathy, enhancing political accountability and ensuring more equitable representation,” Faborode stated in its memorandums to the committee.