Ayu makes case for more women in elective positions

THE new National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Iyorchia Ayu, has challenged the women folk especially those within the PDP to aspire for higher elective officers in the 2023 general elections.

Ayu gave the challenge at the presentation of an award of excellence on the party’s National Woman Leader, Professor Effah-Attoe in Abuja, on Wednesday.

The PDP Chairman who delivered the keynote address at the occasion, said, “Today, we are celebrating a woman of substance, a dedicated academic and a leader in her own right. But much as it is a good thing to advocate for women, you should realize that you are a voice for all.

“Come out and contest for all positions and the PDP under my watch will support you to realize your ambition. I want to see more women in the leadership positions of the party at all levels.

“We want to see more women as commissioners, ministers, governors and we know that not long from now, a woman will take over the leadership of this country.

“The PDP has always been supportive of women and this will continue under my leadership. But you must believe in yourself that nothing can stop you from reaching your goal if you are stubborn.”

Also speaking, chairman of the PDP’s Board of Trustees, Senator Walid Jibrin, expressed the readiness of the board to absorb more women into its fold, assuring Prof. Effah-Attoe of her continued membership of the BoT, even as a member of the National Working Committee.

The event which was an initiative of the women wing of the PDP, brought together party leaders and eminent personalities including two former Ministers of Women Affairs, Hajia Zainab Maina, Hajia Ina Ciroma, Senator Stella Omu among others.