Transition Monitoring Group

Nigerian Women Groups kick against ambassadorial nomination of Abayomi Fasina over pending sexual harassment allegation against him. The integrity of Nigeria's public institutions must never be compromised. On behalf of Womanifesto and over 500 women's rights organisations and civil society groups, we have petitioned the National Assembly to decline the confirmation of Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina as Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria pending the determination of ongoing criminal and civil proceedings arising from allegations of sexual harassment, abuse of office, human rights violations, and victimisation. Public office, especially one that represents Nigeria on the global stage, demands the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and public confidence. This is not about prejudging any individual. It is about ensuring that those entrusted with representing our nation uphold the values of justice, dignity, and respect for human rights while due process runs its course. The Senate has a constitutional responsibility to safeguard the credibility of Nigeria's institutions. We urge it to exercise that responsibility in a manner that strengthens public trust and affirms our collective commitment to accountability and gender justice. penpushing.com/nigerian-wome… @SavvyRinu @BigBadReni @faree_for_real

I've spent decades advocating for women's political participation. The barriers haven't disappeared, they've evolved. Our coalition's open letter to political parties outlines concrete steps for gender inclusive primaries in 2027. In light of this, we respectfully appeal to all political parties to urgently: . Ensure transparent, inclusive, and violence free party primaries; . Create deliberate pathways for increased women’s representation on party ballots; . Introduce and implement gender quotas within party constitutions and leadership structures at ward, local government, state, and national levels; . Empower National Women Leaders within party structures with meaningful authority and participation in decision-making processes; . Reduce excessive nomination form fees and other financial barriers that disproportionately disadvantage women aspirants; . Publicly commit to affirmative measures that support women candidates ahead of the 2027 elections; . Prevent the use of consensus arrangements and zoning processes as tools for excluding women from contesting; . Promote equal treatment and fair opportunities for female aspirants during screenings, consultations, and delegate engagements. We also urge party leaders to rise above narrow political interests and place national development at the center of their decisions. Increasing women’s participation in governance is not merely a gender issue; it is fundamental to strengthening democracy, improving representation, and advancing national progress. @BigBadReni @SavvyRinu @kikimordi @faree_for_real @AishaYesufu @obyezeks