WOMEN IN POLITICS.

Women are the most essential creatures on Earth. They spice up the day to day activities that takes place all over the World( I am not saying this because I am a woman also*winks*),but that is the fact.

        Every Woman has the power to impact her sorounding,to motivate and to beautify situations no matter how ugly it might look. Women have the power of intellectuality, and also the power to control and manage circumstances to the fullest of their capability. Now the big question is; WHY DON'T THEY APPLY ALL OF THESE QUALITIES WHEN IT COMES TO POLITICS?

     Nigeria is one of the Countries after India,with the lowest percentage of Women in politics. A total of 6.7 percent(in both elective and appointive positions) has been recorded so far. This however,is below the Global average of 22.5 percent required. Also,the Africa regional average of 23.4 percent and West Africa sub region average of 15 percent. Sorry if I bore you with the percentage talk and all,just trying to make a point. Now,we all would agree that the above mentioned statistic, is a very low one. Women tend to forget that they also have equal rights in politics just as the Men do.

      However,I tend to understand the fear of a typical Nigerian Woman. She fears certain questions and comments The people might say and ask about Her. She fears how her  Family would look at her. She fears what Her Husband's reaction would be if She ever brought up the idea of going into politics,or even casting her votes. The idea "only men were born to rule" injected by Clans of Men,has belittled Her self worth. If only She knew that the premise those men put up,is a big lie because they know the power of a Woman and what She can do( the right things of course),if She ever gets in power.

      Dear Women,why listen to the Ideologies of those Men,when there are better reasons why you as a Woman should step out and accept your equality in Politics. Enough of you being passive when it comes to political matters. It is high time,every woman becomes an active participant. It is not necessary that you have to start from the top like running for the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria;No. You can start with the position of your state local government Chairperson and other relevant positions that can be held.

    The most important way of getting involved is having your PVC; oh yes I said that. Vote for the right candidate. Enough of the lame excuse of you not going out to cast your votes because you don't want to leave the kids alone at home. Or that your business at the Market is more important to you than your right to vote. Enough of you being passive in The Nigeria politics. We can't all be "players" in the political games, but We all have rights to determine whatever goes on in power. It is not only a civil right, it is our fundamental rights.

    The 2019 election is around the corner,why don't you decide to become an active participant. Go out and vote, for it is your right. Dear Women,you hold the key to the success of the Country's  politics;GET INVOLVED.

    Kindly drop your comments on the comment section or email me at; aiyeruseun@gmail.com. Thank you.