International Women’s Day: ADC reserves 40% of party positions for women

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has revealed that it reserved 40 percent of all party positions at every level for women.

The party made the disclosure in a statement by its spokesman, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, to mark the 2026 International Women’s Day.

Abdullahi said the party is committed to promoting women’s participation in political leadership and decision-making.

The spokesman sasaid Nigerian women contribute significantly to the country’s social and economic development but remain underrepresented in leadership positions.

“As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate International Women’s Day, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) celebrates the millions of Nigerian women whose labour, courage, and leadership sustain our nation every day,” the statement reads.

“From the mothers who raise our communities, to the entrepreneurs who power our markets, to the headmistresses and teachers who educate our children, to the doctors and nurses who heal us, and the professionals who keep our society running, Nigerian women continue to carry a disproportionate share of the nation’s burden.”

“Yet when decisions about the future of our nation are made, women remain significantly underrepresented in positions of leadership.”

Abdullahi said the ADC has taken deliberate steps to ensure women are actively involved in leadership within the party.

“In the ADC, women are leaders. They are part of the structures that guide the party and shape its decisions.”

“The composition of our National Working Committee reflects a deliberate commitment to ensuring that women are not pushed to the margins of politics, but are actively involved in leadership and decision-making.”

He added that the ADC is the only political party in Nigeria whose constitution explicitly reserves 40 percent of all party positions for women.

“This is because we are the only political party in Nigeria whose constitution reserves 40 percent of all party positions at all levels to women.”

Abdullahi said women are critical partners in nation-building and should play a greater role in shaping Nigeria’s future.

“A nation of over two hundred million people cannot reach its full potential when half of its population remains underrepresented in political leadership,” he said.

“Nigeria’s democracy will only become stronger when its institutions reflect the strength, talent, and diversity of its people.”

He called on more Nigerian women to join the party and participate actively in politics.

“We therefore call on more Nigerian women across the country to join the ADC and help us to lead the effort to build a more inclusive nation.”

“Because when Nigerian women rise, our entire nation rises with them.”