By Umar Faruk
Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria, March 24, 2026(Series News Online)
Hon. Ibrahim Muhammad-Bello, a Kebbi State National Assembly member, has pledged to champion a constitutional amendment bill seeking special seats for women in the legislature.
Muhammad-Bello made the pledge when the Kebbi State chapter of the League of Women Voters of Nigeria (NILWV) paid him an advocacy visit on Tuesday in Birnin Kebbi.
"The bill, sponsored by Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, aims to address the glaring underrepresentation of women in elective positions," said Mrs. Blessing Michael, Chairperson of NILWV, Kebbi State chapter.
Muhammad-Bello, who represents Birnin Kebbi/Kalgo/Bunza Federal Constituency, assured the group of his support, saying, "As a representative of the people, including women, I receive this request and pledge to pursue it until it comes to fruition."
He commended the group for its advocacy, adding, "It is not easy to advocate for the rights of women, but it is the right thing to do."
The proposed legislation seeks 37 additional Senate seats and 37 House of Representatives seats to be contested exclusively by women, as well as three extra seats for women in each State House of Assembly.
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