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Nigeria election: Women denounce poor political representation

Women party members and officials take the stage to speak at a rally of the ruling All Progressives Congress for incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja, Nigeria on Feb. 13, 2019. [Ben Curtis/AP Photo]

Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria – On June 8, 2022, millions of Nigerians were glued to their phones, televisions, and other devices, watching the presidential primaries of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Then something happened. Uju Ken Ohanenye, the only woman among the 23 aspirants, withdrew from the contest in favour of the eventual winner and national leader of the party, Bola Tinubu.

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