A South West chieftain of New Nigeria Peoples Party, (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo has sought more political roles for women across the country.
The NNPP chieftain used the occasion of this year’s Mother’s Day to extol the virtue of Nigerian women, saying they are playing pivotal role in building families.
Oguntoyinbo while appreciating his wife Mrs Oyindamola Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, his deputy in 2023 gubernatorial election, Alhaja Shakirat Arowolo for their unquantifiable support, and all women in the country for their inestimable sacrifices, described mothers as the unsung heroes, whose impact resonates far beyond what words could describe.
The NNPP chieftain made these declarations via a statement made available to Afriposot on Monday in commemoration of this year’s Mother’s Day.
He called on the President and the state governors to give more role to women in nation’s building through allocation of more political offices in government.
He in particular said the governments at all level in the country should work towards achieving the Beijing Declaration of having 30 percent of women in elective and political appointments.
Oguntoyinbo who was the governorship candidate of the NNPP in Ogun State in 2023, said the need to give more women voices in governance made him to have a female Deputy, Alhaja Shakirat Arowolo during the last general election.
He said, “I rejoice with our women on the occasion of the 2025 Mother’s Day. You are the unsung heroes, whose impact resonates far beyond what words could describe.
“Your commitment and dedication to raising the next generation is truly inspiring. I celebrate all mothers, they are the heart of families, the nurturers of children, and the pillars of society.
“Today, I honour every mother especially those who care tirelessly for the families, who balance work and home, and those who, in spite of challenges, continue to give their best.
“I say to all mothers that the country’s future lies in the values, wisdom and love we instil in the coming generation.“Happy Mother’s Day.
“I also use the occasion of this year’s Mother’s Day to call on the President and State Governors as well as the Nigerian electorate to remember the Beijing Declaration that seeks 30 percent for women in elective and political appointments.
“It is sad that out of 109 Senators, we are having only about five women senators. The percentage in the House of Representatives is also very low. Most State governments are having male-male as governors and deputies. We must change this situation in the coming elections”.
