From the Biblical account of creation, Sarah was told she would become a mother of all nations, which means that through her, the world is sure of blessings that transcends generations.

No doubt, Adam rained accolades[b][/b] on Eve, as a giver of comfort and a reliable helper when he first sighted her.

To corroborate the above assertions, women, all over the world, remain backbones of successful men in all walks of life, including leadership.

Hence, the role of women in politics has been conspicuous from time immemorial. Given the exemplary lives of Queen Elizabeth I, Margaret Thatcher of England, that is popular with the name "iron Lady", Hellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia, who rose to become the first female president in Africa, serving in the highest political office of her country. Women have continued to champion the cause of good leadership.

Coming back home, we talk about Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, who was described as the best Economic Manager during her tenure as the Minister of Finance and Chairperson of Economic coordination and monitoring.

We cannot forget in a hurry, the late Prof. Dora Akunyili, who distinguished herself as NAFDAC boss and waged unimaginable war against drug traffickers, fake drugs and all forms of drug related crimes in the country.

It is also worth mentioning the likes of Her Excellency, Victoria Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire the former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, who exhibited high level of integrity and accountability throughout her tenure in office. The list cannot be exhausted even as we find women breaking limits in all walks of life.

Women, indeed, have evinced tremendous skills in human relations and management across the world in positions of authority.

Most recent examples of how women who have thrived in politics is Hon. Mrs Chinwe Nwachukwu, Chairman House Committee on water Resources and Rural Development. She is an Hon member representing Ohaozara East, Ebonyi State. She embarked on personal supervision and monitoring of a road construction she spearheaded in her constituency to ensuring its speedy completion.

MIDO as a woman has proven over and over, in her previous capacities, that she is capable of delivering for Cross 'River North, just like her counterparts have proven.

Having served in various capacities as a Teacher, Principal, Administrator, Permanent Secretary, Director General, State Commissioner, Board Member, Federal Commissioner and Community Developer, She is well armed with the needed experience to step into the vacuum created in the National Assembly by the demise of another great Woman in the history of Northern Cross River, Cross River and the Nation at large (The Late Distinguished Senator Rose Okoji Oko, of blessed memory).

Chief Mrs Martina Ikedie Odom (MIDO) comes with a plethora of experience, uncommon passion and carries with her the plight of the people of our District and of the State.

She knows and has first hand knowledge of the psychological and economic trauma that the effects of bad roads, dilapidated educational system and health facilities, lack of drinking water, electricity, etc. can exert on the socioeconomic well-being of the people in the district and the State at large.

Join us as we present to you Chief Mrs Martina Ikedie Odom (MIDO) the perfect replacement for Cross River Northern Senatorial District.