The Women’s Political Participation Technical Working Group,,has expressed its readiness to sustain engagement with National Assembly and the media to ensure the smooth passage of the Special Seats for Women Bill
A statement by the National Chair of the group ,Ebere Ifendu, on behalf of the TWG Secretariat and coalition also applauded the progress made by the House of Representatives’ in the Constitutional Amendment Process.
The statement requested all advocates and partners to stay steadfast on the subject matter .
The statement reads :
“We commend the House for passing the State Police Bill and urge members to vote YES on Bill 20: Special Seats for Women Bill. The Women’s Political Participation Technical Working Group will continue engagement with legislators and media to ensure its passage.
“We ask all advocates and partners to stay steadfast. This bill is closer to passage than ever before.
“Following the plenary session of the House of Representatives on June 11, 2026, we provide this update on the Special Seats Bill.
“The bill, which seeks to reserve legislative seats for women, was not called for a vote due to other listed bills and a delay in resolving the floor disputes. However, the State Police Bill was debated and passed, showing progress in constitutional amendments.
“The Special Seats Bill remains on the order paper and will be considered when the Assembly resumes on July 7, 2026. A key development is the inclusion of two Senate seats per geopolitical zone, totaling twelve reserved seats for women.” It added .