Former Nigerian President, Obasanjo, supports the movement advocating for a woman to lead Nigeria.

Former Nigerian President, Obasanjo, supports the movement advocating for a woman to lead Nigeria.In Abeokuta, former President Olusegun Obasanjo adds his voice to the demand for a female President in Nigeria. Speaking at the Egba Dialect Debate and Choral Competition for Secondary Schools in Ogun Central District, Obasanjo expresses his disappointment at the unfair exclusion of women from the highest leadership position in the country, despite their significant contributions to society.Emphasizing the importance of fairness and equity, the former Head of State highlights the necessity of sharing power and key positions between genders. During the Egba Dialect Debate and Choral Competition for Secondary Schools in Ogun Central District, Obasanjo draws attention to the fact that relying solely on one gender to bear the burden of leadership is unsustainable. He advocates for providing women with opportunities to lead, stating that the ability to bear children is the only fundamental biological difference between men and women.

The Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Naimot Salako-Oyedele, encourages more women to actively participate in politics, emphasizing the significance of their numerical strength. She emphasizes that power is not granted but earned through active engagement and encourages females to enter politics to assert their influence.

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