The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it has reserved 40 per cent of the party’s positions for women across all structures, to reaffirm its commitment to gender inclusion and leadership participation.
The party’s spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi, disclosed this to commemorate the International Women’s Day (IWD), issued in Abuja on Sunday.
Abdullahi said the ADC recognised women as partners in nation-building, noting that across Nigeria, women shoulder enormous responsibilities within homes, communities, and workplaces.
According to him, any political movement genuinely committed to national progress must recognise, empower, and harness the strength, resilience, and leadership potential of women.
He stated that the composition of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) reflects a deliberate commitment to ensuring women are not pushed to political margins.
“This is because we are the only political party in Nigeria whose constitution reserves 40 per cent of all party positions, at every level, for women,” Abdullahi stated.
He reaffirmed the party’s commitment to women’s inclusion in politics, insisting that women must move from the margins to the center of leadership.
Abdullahi noted that Nigerian women carry a disproportionate share of the nation’s social and economic responsibilities but remain significantly underrepresented in key national institutions.
Umoru Faruk Salifu
