By Prosper Mene
Hon. Adijat Motunrayo Adeleye-Oladapo, Ogun State’s Commissioner for Women Affairs, has called on Nigerian women to support female candidates ahead of the 2027 elections.
Speaking at the Voice of Women Conference in Abuja, she stressed that women must unite now to boost female representation in politics.
During her talk, titled “Breaking Barriers through the Power of Community,” Adeleye-Oladapo urged women to start mobilizing immediately, not wait for campaign season.
She highlighted the Nigeria for Women Project, which has empowered rural women in Ogun State to form groups, access land, and gain leadership skills. These efforts have already helped women support candidates in local elections.”Financial independence makes politics easier,” she said, encouraging women to work together across urban and rural lines.
She dismissed the idea that women don’t support each other and called for mentorship to uplift female leaders.
The commissioner’s message aligns with growing efforts to increase women’s roles in Nigerian politics.
Initiatives like the Nigerian Women Trust Fund and training programs in states like Kwara are helping women prepare for 2027.
Adeleye-Oladapo believes that even small gains, like electing 20 more women to local posts, can create a big impact.
Her speech has inspired women’s groups, who are now pledging to spread the message.
