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These matriarchs, even though they were never called President or Governor, still shaped the affairs of their time. They had a voice, they had an agenda, and they had results.
When I heard that Ethiopia had elected their first female President, I rushed to the internet, scurrying through my newsfeed in search of what she had achieved and her previous political experience. As you can imagine, my enthusiasm was not really about Ethiopia, (even though they are a great country and all), it was the fact that another woman has taken her seat of power, that the man-crowded world of politics had given the stage to a woman, and then, that it was happening right here in Africa, a continent so popular for its long and convoluted relationship with patriarchy.

what is the irony of it all?

The irony is as follows;
Nigeria and Africa have a rich history of women who have occupied the center stage with confidence and purpose. These women have been at the back scene, playing strategic roles in the social engineering of their respective societies. Whether you think of Amina, the warrior queen of Zaria or Yaa Asantewa, the great Ashanti queen. Of course, there was Moremi, the Yoruba princess. Her sense of duty and leadership pushed her to surrender to the enemy camp. And there was also the Aba women who revolted against the colonial masters as a result against poor business policies and taxes. Read full article<< https://theladysroom.ng/female-president/

Myself

My dear , wake from your slumber and face the reality here : you are in Nigeria and there is no way, the Muslim dominated north will vote for a woman to rule them; yes they can dash you the post of governor or senator or even house of reps , but never, I repeat never , the presidency.

Shelumiel:
My dear , wake from your slumber and face the reality here : you are in Nigeria and there is no way, the Muslim dominated north will vote for a woman to rule them; yes they can dash you the post of governor or senator or even house of reps , but never, I repeat never , the presidency.

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Lol we never get Igbo president talkmore woman president. Who woman help

Let's have one female Governor out of 36

50 female senators out of 109

150 female house of reps out of 360

All for a start