Women are to get 35 percent of all elective positions in Adamawa State as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is set to commence its congresses.
The National Working Committee (NWC), in July, approved the timetable and schedule of activities for party congresses in nine states.
The states are Lagos, Oyo, Adamawa, Kebbi and Borno, Kogi, Osun, Kwara and Ebonyi States.
According to the timetable, Ward Congresses to elect Ward Excos and three ad-hoc delegates have been scheduled for 25 September, Local Government Congresses to elect Local Government Excos and National Delegates have been fixed for 5 October, while the State Congresses have been scheduled for 16 October.
At the stakeholders’ meeting in Yola on Tuesday, Adamawa State Governor, Ahmad Fintiri said the party would adopt a consensus arrangement in selecting its officials.
He said there is the need to give opportunities for more women to participate in politics, adding that 35 percent of the positions would be allocated to them.
“Women must get 35 percent in all elective offices under this consensus arrangement because this will open the door for women to come into leadership positions in the exco at the state,” he said.
