By Daniel Tyokua
The Nigeria Democratic Congress Women Support Group (NDCWSG) has begun mobilising women across the country for the victory of its presidential candidate, Peter Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso in the 2027 presidential election.
Speaking at the launch and inauguration of state coordinators of the group in Abuja over the weekend, its founder, Sir Innocent Richard Onwenkendi, said the movement was aimed at mobilising women to ensure that Obi, Kwankwaso and other NDC candidates emerged victorious in the forthcoming elections.
Onwenkendi said women needed opportunities and support to enable them to continue contributing positively to the economy, adding that this could only be achieved through good leadership.
“The vision is to empower women because they are a strong and important part of society, but unfortunately, they have not been adequately carried along, just like the youths.
“We want a government that can meet the needs of women by providing opportunities and support that will improve their lives and reduce their suffering. If you go into the streets today, you will see women struggling and, in some cases, begging to survive.
“But with good people in leadership, things will work better. God has blessed Nigeria with abundant resources and given us everything we need, but bad governance and poor management have continued to hold the country back.
“For me, mobilising women across the country for the NDC’s victory shows that I have confidence in the candidates. I believe they have what it takes to deliver, and I hope they will not disappoint the people”
The Director-General of the group, Dr Mrs Rose Okere said the women’s support movement was not a political party but a solid platform committed to the victory of the NDC.
She commended the founder for investing in the movement and praised the executives for working assiduously to actualise the group’s vision.
“We have come a long way with this group. I give thanks to the founder and all the executives who have been working assiduously to actualise this dream.
“As we have said, this group was formed mainly for women and has embraced all 36 states, including the Federal Capital Territory.
“We have state coordinators and structures at the executive, local government, ward and polling-unit levels.
“We are rooting for the victory of our presidential candidate and his running mate and all those contesting under NDC. We are visible in all the 36 states of the federation.”
“Women say they will no longer remain in their comfort zones when their children are suffering, going hungry and with temptation of vices after going to school.
“We have to wage a battle for a better society “.
“We have all of them. We have a solid structure formed by this great movement.
“We also felt it was wise to include the youths. The organisation equally has a youth wing, with youths from all 36 states embedded in the movement,” she concludes.
