Politicians need women to excel, says Oshiomhole

Former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has said any man who wants to go far in politics needs the support of women.

Oshiomhole stated this, on Monday, at the Edo North APC Women’s Conference, which held at Iyamho, Uzairue, Etsako West Local Government of Edo State.

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He said the role of Women in Nigerian politics cannot be undermined.

The former governor of Edo state described women as the most reliable and dependable allies in politics.

Oshiomhole, who is in Edo North Senate race, said women are known to be more committed and loyal to both the candidate and the party.

“The support of the women is really needed if one wants to go far in Nigerian politics, especially when one is seeking for a political position. I salute your courage for coming out to seek political relevance and hold political offices in our the country”.

Earlier, the leader of the women, Dame Omoua-Okpaku, said the women’s conference will have bearing on the rights and privileges of women being currently discussed in the National Assembly.