Governor Diri Urges Women to Reject Second-Class Status in Politics

Governor Diri Urges Women to Reject Second-Class Status in Politics

Women leaders from across the Niger Delta have ramped up demands for greater political inclusion, robust democratic institutions, and faster-paced development in the region.The appeal took center stage at the Niger Delta Women Conference 2026, held under the theme “Empowering Niger Delta Women for Enhanced Political Inclusion, Peace and Development.”Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, speaking at the event, directly urged women to reject any noti…

Diri Explains Why Women Don’t Need Special Consideration In Politics

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has advocated for the full inclusion of women in politics rather than the tokenistic agitation for special seats in the National Assembly.‎‎Senator Diri stated this on Tuesday during the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) women conference in Yenagoa, the state capital.‎‎The Bayelsa governor also urged women across the region to demand total freedom to participate in politics because they do not deserve …

Women Deserve Inclusion In Politics, Not Special Seats, Says Gov Diri - THE AUTHORITY NEWS

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has advocated for the full inclusion of women in politics rather than the tokenistic agitation for special seats in the National Assembly.‎‎Senator Diri stated this on Tuesday during the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) women conference in Yenagoa, the state capital.‎‎The Bayelsa governor also urged women across the region to demand total freedom to participate in politics because they do not deserve …