Veteran Nollywood actress, Joke Silva expresses concern over the marginalization of women in leadership roles in Nigeria, particularly within the political sphere.
Joke Silva shared her views in a recent interview with TVC where she lamented that, despite women being prominent leaders in pre-independent Nigeria, they have lost ground in recent times.
The esteemed actress emphasized that Nigeria should have, by now, witnessed the election of at least one democratically elected female governor.
It is worth noting that the only female governor of Anambra State, Virginia Ngozi Etiaba, assumed office in 2006 but was not elected. She took over the state’s affairs following the impeachment of Governor Peter Obi by the state legislature on grounds of alleged gross misconduct.
In her words;
“In the area of leadership, especially political leadership, women have regressed. I mean, we had some really powerful women. You mentioned Fumilayo Kuti earlier. All these powerful women. There were so many of them spread around the nation. So, you expect them to grow in numbers by now.
“At least by now, we should have had a female governor. Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu for one, in contemporary Nigerian politics, is probably the most experienced female politician. She was just in the Senate for a long time and now she is the First Lady. But the thing is this: how many others? But we have so many male senators. It goes back to what late Chief MKO Abiola used to say: ‘A nation clapping with one hand.’ How do you clap? How is it heard?”
14 Responses
Nigerian needs a person with the ability to rule this country not taut and scambags
You mean in this country of political gladiators?which woman do you think can face the heat?did you not see what happened to Isha Bin an I from Adamawa just now?
I agree with your decision ma at least let’s see that part if it really going to change Nigeria for good
in naila things no de work like that
we have a very corrupted system so that is not even possible
You really have a point there. Mrs. Joke Silva. It is high time we had a female Governor or a female president. Due to the obvious inept leadersip of the mae folks. Let women be given the floor not only to contest but, also be elected intor various political offices without bias. What a man can do a womn can do likewise, even better at times
Where are the powerful women, let them come out with a clear intention.
Let them come out for the betterment of the society and see, when the society will not support them.
Women around the world have proved beyond reasonable doubt that they can lead even better if they stand tall
Mama Joke, is better to lead by example. You too can lead the women into the new era of politics in Nigeria. Maybe things will be better.
Seriously I support the motion ooo let see what woman are capable and let the old man’s rest Biko…
So many powerful women around the corridors of power, including you madam. Your observations are right. You and the others should engage in more aggressive women advocacy campaign to lure women out into the political arena.
I think that’s a good idea ma, is been men men thing and nothing is changing rather is becoming worst ,I think Nigerians should give a woman chance ooo
I agree with your decision ma at least let’s see that part if it really going to change Nigeria for good
What a man do a woman can also do better, at least we have some female minister
You said nothing but the truth, but the evil men in the politics and their selfishness will allow the capable woman to win, E.G TY DANJUMA of taraba state