Kafilat Ogbara

Kafilat Ogbara is a Nigerian entrepreneur and politician who is serving in the 10th and current House of Representatives representing Kosofe Federal Constituency of Lagos State. She emerged as a member of the House of Representatives with 45,111 votes defeating Florence Adepegba of the People’s Democratic Party who polled 28,964 votes and Abdulwaheed Odunuga of the New Nigeria People’s Party who scored 4152 votes. Quotes So far, my assessment is that Nigerian women do participate in politics. However, when it comes to sharing the actual benefits or positions of power, they are often completely excluded. In many political gatherings, women make up the majority of attendees. Yet, they are mostly relegated to roles such as dancers, clappers, or singers. What I’m emphasising today is that meaningful political participation by women is essential. It is a prerequisite for achieving genuine democracy. When we talk about gender equality, women’s political participation must be a core part of that conversation. If we claim to practice democracy, yet women’s participation in politics remains low, then, we are not experiencing true democracy. President Tinubu remains the only Nigerian leader who supported his wife to run for the Senate, successfully, three times. Today, she serves in the National Assembly. Women’s representation is not just a gender issue, it’s a national development issue. When women are empowered, the nation is empowered. External links Category:Politicians from Nigeria Category:1972 births Category:Living people