BY SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT
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A political advocacy group, Loudest Voice for Dr. Peter Mbah, has called on Enugu State Governor to nominate a woman to fill the vacant Enugu North senatorial seat in the National Assembly.
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The loudest voice who is also the convener of the programme invited six other support groups said that the move would mark a historic milestone, as it would be the first time a woman would represent the state in the Senate.
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The support groups include: City Boys Movement; Umunda Peter Mbah Worldwide; Jesus Wives Prayer Network; Women Support Women For Human Empowerment and Mentorship Initiative (WOSUWO); NCWS; Resilience Divine Widows.
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The Convener of the group, Amb. Onyinye Mamah, made the appeal while briefing journalists on Saturday in Enugu, noting that nominating a woman would not only promote gender inclusivity but also strengthen democratic representation in the state.
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Mamah emphasised that many women in Enugu North senatorial district, particularly in Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area, have the competence, experience, and capacity required for effective representation.
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She argued that giving a woman the opportunity to occupy the senatorial seat would align with ongoing calls for greater female participation in governance across Nigeria.
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“Our dear governor, we the women of Enugu State love you very much. You are the pride of Enugu State.
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“We thank you for what you have been doing and one you are yet to do. We are happy to have a governor who you do not struggle to explain women inclusion in politics.
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“You have been including women in your government but as Oliver Twist, we are asking for more,” Mamah added.
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Another member of the group, Mrs Ifeyinwa Ojukwu, urged political stakeholders and relevant authorities to support the nomination of a qualified female candidate, stressing that such a decision would set a progressive precedent for other states to emulate.
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Ojukwu reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the policies and leadership of Governor Mbah, while expressing confidence that he would consider their appeal in the interest of equity and inclusive governance.
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Recall that the senatorial seat became vacant following the demise of Senator Okey Ezea, prompting consultations among political actors on who should succeed him.
