APC Convention: Over 600 Women Groups Commence Aggressive Delegates Mobilization For Yahaya Bello
BY VICTOR BUORO, ABUJA – Ahead of the National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2023 Presidential election, one of the leading presidential aspirants, the Nigerian women Arise For Nigeria (NIWAFON) has commenced what it described as aggressive mobilisation of delegates for Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State.
NIWAFON said over 600 women groups, drawn from different parts of the country, and across all sectors of the economy are engaging the delegates on what it described as ‘one-on-one delegates’ persuasion’.
The women groups include Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), professional bodies, women in media, politics, market women as well as top women entrepreneurs among others.
National Coordinator of NIWAFON, Dr Hanatu Adeeko, who stated these in a statement on Tuesday and made available to Forefront News, said no effort would be spared in ensuring the emergence of Governor Bello as the presidential candidate of the ruling APC.
Adeeko said that having come to the obvious conclusion that the nation requires one with pedigree, youthfulness and capacity to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari, NIWAFON has moved in to prepare delegates by providing them with the necessary information that would guide them in making an informed choice during the APC’s convention.
According to Adeeko; “We have taken it upon ourselves
to collectively canvass support for Governor Bello, who we know has clearly demonstrated the ability to resolve the myriads of challenges confronting Nigeria”.
She noted that Bello, as governor practically redefined governance in Kogi State with sterling and verifiable performance, especially in the areas of women and youth empowerment, poverty alleviation programs, massive infrastructure development, and health care delivery among others.
Adeeko further said; “Governor Bello has empowered and supported women to grow. No state in Nigeria has given more positions to women than Kogi. And sincerely, the state is getting it right in critical areas.
“We want to encourage other governors to walk the talk by standing with that one Governor that has made us proud. Governor Yahaya Bello must know that once he has women on his side, he can go to sleep. We believe in his capacity and will make it happen.
“This will be the first in a long while that women on their own will come together in their numbers to lead a political movement.
“We have observed closely the people that have shown interest in the presidency and if we continue to keep quiet, the change we desire may not manifest. This is the reason we are getting directly involved in mobilising delegates,” Adeeko, a physician enthused.
