The need for women to show more interest and participate actively in politics has been re-emphasised.
This is the consensus of facilitators and stakeholders that spoke at a special seminar and interactive session among members of the women wing of Omoluabi Progressives, the leading political organisation in Osun.
They also charged the female genders to rededicate themselves to the core values of nation-building due to their natural roles of providing comfort and shield at the family level.
The facilitators inlcuding Dr. Adepeju Adigun, a member of the State Coordinating Team, Omoluabi Progressives, former Commissioner for Information and Strategy in Osun, Hon. Adelani Baderinwa, among others, reiterated the need for women to re-emerge from stereotyped notions and fully position themselves to lead the society at various capacities.
Dr. Adigun said, “Women are powerful ingredients of the society. The world cannot be together without the impact of the female gender. We are vital to the progress of every strata of human life. We are also home builders and the shield for our various families.
“We possess all the required native, natural, and intelligent attributes to become leaders in our own right. We need to participate fully in active politics. We cannot leave it to the men alone. Look at the population of our various political parties, it is hugely dominated by us. We have the numbers. So, why are we afraid to come out to demand for what rightfully belongs to us?
“We asked for 30% affirmative action for women in elective and appointment positions, they gave us. Our colleagues are now running away from contests. We should let these men know that we are together and inclined to drive positive change across board. This is why we want you to go back to your various wards and local government areas to propagate this important information to them.
“Omoluabi Progressives is dominated by women like every other political firmament. We are giving equal opportunities to everyone including our mothers. Our ideological compass, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola believes so much in us. It is left to us, however, to show the world that we have got all it takes to lead,” Dr. Adigun noted.
In his presentation taken from Senator Babafemi Ojudu’s thoughts on Progressive Politics and Omoluabi Progressives, the Secretary of the tendency, Hon. Adelani Baderinwa, harped on the need for women to fully back the men folk in their attempt to build a Nigeria that can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with developed countries.
He stated that the fold is poised to building leaders who will not just lead, but provide quality direction which will manifest in groundbreaking policies and initiatives as witnessed during the visionary leadership of Late Chief Obafemi Awolowo.
“If women stand firmly behind their men, they will be able to focus directly on addressing issues on education, economic instability, corruption, transparency and accountability, among others, while building the home front requisite for national development, “ the former Information Commisioner stressed further.
Addressing members of the tendency, Chairman of Omoluabi Progressives, Alhaji Azeez Adesiji commended efforts of stakeholders within the tendency to re-energise members for the task ahead.
He also called on the women wing of Omoluabi Progressives to remain committed to the ideals of the fold in promoting responsible leadership and governance, vis a vis making life more abundant for the people.
The seminar also addressed questions from various tendency across the local government areas of the state as participants pledged to work assidiously for the realisation of the caucus.
