The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced that 40 per cent of its leadership positions are reserved for women across all levels of the party, reaffirming its commitment to gender inclusion in politics.
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday to commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day.
Abdullahi noted that the policy reflects the party’s belief that women must play a central role in leadership and decision-making if Nigeria is to achieve meaningful national development.
According to him, women remain critical partners in nation-building, contributing significantly to the country’s social and economic life.
“Any political movement genuinely committed to national progress must recognise, empower and harness the strength, resilience and leadership potential of women,” the ADC spokesman stated.
He explained that the composition of the party’s National Working Committee was deliberately designed to ensure women are adequately represented within its leadership structure.
“This is because we are the only political party in Nigeria whose constitution reserves 40 per cent of all party positions, at every level, for women,” he added.
Abdullahi also noted that despite the vital roles women play in society, they remain significantly underrepresented in many institutions where key national decisions are taken.
He maintained that empowering women politically and economically is essential to strengthening democracy and promoting inclusive governance in Nigeria.
“As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark International Women’s Day, the ADC celebrates Nigerian women whose labour and leadership sustain the nation,” he said.
The party added that it remains committed to ensuring women move from the margins of politics to the centre of leadership and decision-making.