Nigeria ranks low in female representation amid Akpabio-Akpoti clash

• The confrontation between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan highlights the systemic barriers women face in Nigerian politics
• Despite a 2022 Federal High Court ruling mandating the enforcement of the National Gender Policy, progress remains slow due to political inertia, cultural biases, and economic constraints
• Examples from Rwanda and Senegal show that strong political will and legal enforcement of affirmative action can significantly boost female representation in governance

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio engaged in a heated exchange during plenary.
Photo credit: @Senator_Akpabio/@NatashaAkpotiSource: Twitter”Distinguished Senator Natasha, I want to apologise to you.”A session in progress at the Nigerian Senate.
Photo credit: @NGRSenateSource: Twitter “Most men in decision-making positions have wives and daughters, yet they fail to act against gender discrimination.””We are at the very rock bottom of the global gender participation index. Even countries under military rule fare better than Nigeria,” he added.The Confrontation: A microcosm of a larger issueLearning from global exemplars”We are still doing our advocacy. We’re not going to relent to ensure that the judgment of the federal high court is implemented.Nigerian women still chasing 35% affirmative action

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