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Is Nigeria ripe for female president and governors? Men have disappointed us too many times with their abysmal performance.

We've never had a female president or governor in Nigeria but we've had female deputy governors and speakers at the state assemblies.

I believe the likes of okonjo iweala will do great things for Nigeria if given the chance.

Elsewhere in Africa and across the world women have become actively involved in politics.

The inclusion, representation and participation of women in national politics have increased over the years unlike in centuries back when women were not allowed to vote or run for political offices. The first woman, who was not from the monarchy, to get involved in national politics was Sirimavo Bandaranaike who became prime minister of Sri Lanka in 1960. Since then, the numbers have increased from three women becoming national leaders in the 1960s to a total of seven in the 1980s.

The representation of women in politics in Africa is gradually increasing, as women’s representation in politics, increased by fivefold to 22% between 1980 and 2015.
Here is the list of female presidents in Africa

1. Slyvie Kiningi, Acting President of Burundi (February- October 1983)
2. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of Liberia ( 2006-2018)
3. Rose Francine Rogombe, Acting President of Gabon (June-October 2009)
4. Joyce Hilda Banda, President of Malawi (2012-2014)
5. Agnes Monique Ohsan Bellepeau, Acting President of Mauritius (March – July 2012 and May – June 2015)
6. Catherine Samba, Acting President of Central African Republic (2014-2016)
7. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, President of Mauritius (2015 – 2018)
8. Samia Suluhu Hassan, the current president of Tanzania, she was vice President under John magufuli who died in march 2021, that paved way for her to become the president.

In 2016 Hilary Clinton came close to becoming the first female US president, but she was rubbed by electoral college even though she won the popular vote.

Donald trump lunched a very toxic campaign against her, the campaign of calumny and character assassination eventually mar her efforts.

Though America has a female vice President now in person of Kamala Harris, but it wasn't easy.

I think it's time we follow suit in Nigeria.

Myn44
Lalasticlala please do the needful

Who b this one again!

Female what!

Just sell Nigeria to China instead!

You people too dey joke too much

uthlaw:
Who b this one again!

your teacher

helinues:
You people too dey joke too much

lol, you think it's a pipedream

Not Yet....when men have not gotten a grasp if the issues is it a woman that will make a headway?....i dont think so

But not impossible in the future.....

Its been a long hard battle for women even in the US women were just allowed to be able to vote after hundred years of democracy.....and still hasnt elected a female president yet unlike UK and germany

God1000:
lol, you think it's a pipedream

More than pipedream self.

You guys are not even campaigning for female VP first

helinues:
More than pipedream self.

You guys are not even campaigning for female VP first

it's very much feasible if our people will put aside some traditional beliefs.

Yes, it is time to have a woman President in Nigeria. A woman has the capacity to be an excellent peacemaker. Because it is quite natural for
her to relate from the level of the heart. The biggest strength that a woman has is; her emotions, feelings, motivation and inspiration.
Men can inspire to fight but women inspire to unite. There are more wars in the world today because there is a lack of feminine leadership
to unite people, overcome differences and bring home to us the purpose we are all born for

Horus:
Yes, it is time to have a woman President in Nigeria. A woman has the capacity to be an excellent peacemaker. Because it is quite natural for
her to relate from the level of the heart. The biggest strength that a woman has is; her emotions, feelings, motivation and inspiration.
Men can inspire to fight but women inspire to unite. There are more wars in the world today because there is a lack of feminine leadership
to unite people, overcome differences and bring home to us the purpose we are all born for

you are right