Excluding Women From Governance Negates True Democracy, INWOAD Tells Govt

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja

The Initiative for Women's Accelerated Development in Africa (INWOAD) has informed the government that excluding women from governance and elective position is unacceptable and negates the principle of true democratic ideals.

To this end, the foundation called on the National Assembly to pass the Special Seats Bill into law in order to bridge the gender gaps in politics.

President and Founder of INWOAD, Evelyn Onyilo stated this in commemoration of the International Women's Day (IWD) celebration in Abuja.

She noted that the theme of IWD, 'Give to Gain', was focused on the power of reciprocity and support in achieving gender equality and sustainable development.

Onyilo enjoined the government and stakeholders to contribute their quota by creating more opportunities for women through donations, skills acquisition and training, advocacy and intergenerational mentorship.

The INWOAD president pleaded with major stakeholders and partners to accelerate support in upholding women's rights and access to justice especially issues related to Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) stressing that most often, women and girls suffer injustice while perpetrators go scot free.

Onyilo advised governments at all levels to appoint more women into positions of governance as a mark of justice, equity and fairness, which are the hallmarks of genuine democracy.

"The current situation where less than five percent of women are in the National Assembly is grossly inadequate and unacceptable for a country that prides itself as the giant of Africa."

While congratulating all women in celebrating the 2026 International Women's Day, Evelyn Onyilo enjoined women to be supportive of one another as the 2027 elections draw nearer, to ensure that women candidates are nominated and elected into various positions.

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