Afrigather Since 1999, Edo State has persistently seen male dominance within the positions of governor and deputy governor, sidelining ladies from the chance to carry these key political roles.
Regardless of the 35 p.c affirmative motion aimed toward appointing ladies to 35 p.c of political workplaces, the political panorama within the state stays predominantly male.
A retrospective examination of Edo State’s political historical past reveals the uninterrupted pattern of male figures in management roles.
From 1999 to 2007, Fortunate Igbinedion served because the governor, with Mike Ogiadomhe as deputy governor. Subsequently, throughout Osariemen Osunbor’s brief tenure from 2007 to 2008, his deputy was a person, Fortunate Imasuen.
The interval from 2008 to 2016 witnessed Adams Oshiomhole as governor, accompanied by Pius Odubu as deputy governor. Since 2016, Governor Godwin Obaseki has been in workplace, partnering with Philip Shaibu as deputy governor, with no indicators of a shift on this sample till the administration concludes on November 11, 2024.
Nevertheless, 5 ladies are prepared to interrupt this jinx and have vowed to match their male counterparts within the 2024 Edo gubernatorial election, which shall be held in September.
Loretta Oduware Ogboro-Oko
Ogboro-Okor, a Nigerian UK-trained guide obstetrician and gynaecologist, identified for her work in medical simulation and serving because the president of the College of Benin Alumni Affiliation, UK, has introduced her aspiration for the highest place in Edo State beneath the Labour Social gathering.
In her declaration on the Labour Social gathering secretariat in Benin metropolis in December, Dr Ogboro-Okor emphasised the necessity for ladies to actively take part in politics, stating, “Numerous ladies are at all times on the again door, it’s time we took our place within the political area; now we have to be on the desk in order that we will shake it.
“We thank all our fathers who’re standing with us to carry gentle to the state, we’re completely happy that our fathers are able to assist us.”
Omosede Igbinedion
Igbinedion, a former lawmaker, secured the place of the youngest feminine member of the Home of Representatives in eighth Meeting in 2015, representing the Ovia Federal Constituency comprising Ovia North-East and Ovia South-West Native Authorities Areas of Edo State.
She served because the deputy chairman, home providers, and held memberships in varied committees, together with native content material, aviation, downstream petroleum, FCT, judiciary, rural growth, and girls in parliament.
Igbinedion has declared her intention to fly the flag of the Peoples Democratic Social gathering (PDP) within the forthcoming Edo gubernatorial election.
Victoria Amua Amu
Amu, an occupational therapist skilled in america and a philanthropist from Sabongida Ora in Owan West Native Authorities Space of Edo State, stands as the only feminine aspirant throughout the All Progressives Congress (APC).
She depends on her demonstrated observe report in governance, devoted management, and philanthropy to pave the best way for her candidacy.
Asha Emily Okojie
Okojie, a devoted humanitarian and philanthropist, holds a Bachelor’s diploma in Well being Info Administration and a Grasp’s diploma in Enterprise Administration (MBA).
Her dedication to humanitarian efforts stays steadfast, and he or she continues to increase assist to the much less privileged in society alongside her political aspirations. She is presently an aspirant within the Labour Social gathering.
Angela Aburime-Asom
Aburime-Asom, a medical physician from Edo Central Senatorial District. The district is broadly favoured by varied stakeholders because the potential supply of the subsequent governor.
There’s a collective name amongst stakeholders for political events within the state to allocate their tickets to Edo Central, emphasising the rules of fairness and equity.
Aburime-Asom’s aspiration beneath the Labour Social gathering has garnered assist, each internally and externally.
The feminine candidates will compete in opposition to their male counterparts within the upcoming political social gathering primaries. The primaries are anticipated to conclude earlier than the tip of February as mandated by the Unbiased Nationwide Electoral Fee (INEC).
The success of those ladies in breaking the present sample shall be contingent on the outcomes of those social gathering primaries.
