APC National Women Leader Seeks Chinese Support for Female Candidates

The National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Betta Edu, has called on the Chinese Government to support women seeking elective offices in 2023 as the country’s contributions towards deepening democracy in Nigeria.

Edu stated this this at a roundtable hosted by the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, CUI Jianchun, aimed at creating a symphony between political parties in Nigeria and the Communist party in China for shared experiences.

She restated the resolve of the APC to continually mainstream women and includes them in playing significant roles in governance and nation building.

The women leader also acknowledged the unique roles women had played in the past and in the current dispensation, noting that women’s capacities can be further enhanced if they get the needed support from both the Chinese government and other developmental partners.

She said: “It is very important to note at this point that several women have played very significant roles in Nigeria nation building but this can be improved if we are supported.

“This can be improved if we are given a voice at all levels, from the grassroots all the way to the top and of course as it concerns every policy and decision made, given us that place on the table to make our inputs.

“We said this because we want you to be specific in supporting women. We are going into the next general election and we want China to support women in the various parties that are running to emerge victorious in their elections.