NDC NEC Adopts Affirmative Action Policy to Boost Women’s Participation
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has adopted a landmark resolution on affirmative action aimed at strengthening women’s participation in the party’s structure and leadership.
National Leader of the party, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, disclosed this while addressing journalists at the end of the party’s first National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at its National Secretariat in Abuja.
He said the NEC ratified the policy as part of deliberate efforts to build an inclusive political platform that prioritises women, youths, and other vulnerable groups across the country.
According to the former Bayelsa State Governor, party leaders at all levels have been directed to return to their states and harmonise party structures to reflect increased involvement of women in decision-making and leadership positions.
He explained that the resolution underscores the party’s commitment to gender inclusion, noting that the NDC is determined to create opportunities for women to actively participate in shaping Nigeria’s political future.
Senator Dickson added that the NEC also mandated party officials to ensure greater inclusion of young people and persons with disabilities, describing the party as a platform designed to accommodate all Nigerians, particularly those often excluded from mainstream politics.
He commended Nigerians for their growing support and ongoing mass online registration into the party, assuring that more initiatives would be rolled out in the coming weeks to expand participation.
The NDC National Leader further called on members of other political parties who feel marginalised or dissatisfied to join the NDC, which he described as a stable and ideologically driven platform.
On concerns about possible internal disputes arising from the influx of new members, Senator Dickson maintained that the party has established mechanisms to manage differences and sustain unity.
The meeting marks a significant step in the NDC’s early efforts to position itself as a reform-oriented political movement with a strong focus on inclusion and internal democracy.
By James Ezema
