Governor Dikko Radda has urged female political aspirants to stay determined and increase grassroots mobilisation to achieve their ambitions. He gave the advice on Tuesday in Katsina during a meeting with the 'Reserve Seat for Women Movement', a women's political group led by his wife, Zulaihat Radda. "Do not be discouraged by electoral setbacks. Active participation in politics, regardless of immediate success, helps to build experience and credibility for future opportunities," he said. Radda stressed that consistency and commitment influence the level of stakeholder support candidates receive. He pointed to provisions in the Electoral Act allowing consensus or direct primaries, advising aspirants to understand and use these processes effectively. Discipline and decorum in political conduct were also highlighted as vital for gaining public trust. Radda affirmed the All Progressives Congress (APC) remains positioned to support women in politics. He called on religious leaders to continue promoting women's political involvement through ethical and religious teachings. The governor's wife stated the movement emerged from the Nigeria Governors' Spouses Forum following a proposal by the national women leader. Katsina APC chairman Bashir Gambo-Saulawa said women made up about 75 per cent of voters in the last elections. He confirmed the party approved a 50 per cent reduction in nomination fees for female aspirants and urged compliance with constitutional requirements. Aisha Matazu, APC women leader in Katsina, reaffirmed the party's commitment to inclusiveness. Commissioner for women affairs, Aisha Aminu-Malumfashi, emphasized the essential role of women in governance and nation-building.
Governor Radda urges women to persist in politics while his party benefits from their 75 per cent voter share without guaranteeing equal representation. The call for grassroots mobilisation rings hollow when structural support, like reserved seats, remains a proposal rather than policy. Female aspirants are expected to build credibility through repeated attempts, yet the system they must navigate still demands concessions from male gatekeepers. The 50 per cent fee reduction offers temporary relief but does not address deeper imbalances in power and access.
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