Coalition of Women in Governance, CWG, Wednesday, accused male lawmakers of bias against their women colleagues in the election of principal officers of the National Assembly.
They said the practice was a violation of their fundamental human rights and largely undemocratic.
It also described NASS leadership as masculine inclined.
Convener of women in politics forum, Ebere Ifendu made these allegations while briefing newsmen in Abuja.
Ifendu, who vouched for the courage and capacities of Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha and Hon. Khadija Bukar to the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives, said,l they were most credible and trustful to preside over the lower chamber.
In her words, “Nigeria is too masculine-inclined in terms of leadership and it is not working well. We have an opportunity to break ranks with the norm and demonstrate that 20 years of democracy, Nigeria has come full circles by electing a credible, untainted and passion-driven woman to set a new paradigm in leading the House of Reps.
“Over the course of the past few weeks, we have remained strident in our call not only for gender equity but for geographical balance in the choice of who emerges as Speaker of the 9th House of Reps.
“We remain highly persuaded and motivated more than ever that Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha and Hon. Kadija Bukar remain the most credible and trustful lawmakers with the capacity to lead the green chamber.
“It is our belief that the female lawmakers in the 9th Assembly will redirect the belief of Nigerians that the parliament has not worked for them by promoting transparency, accountability and openness.
“We appeal to all new members of the House of Reps to think Nigeria by voting for gender balance, geographical equity and moderation”.
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