Alhassan’s emergence is victory for Nigerian women, says Gbemi Saraki

Gbemisola Saraki, former member of the house of reps and two-time senator, has described the tribunal verdict which declared Aisha Alhassan as the duly elected governor of Taraba State as “victory for all Nigerian women”.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the younger sister of Nigeria’s senate president said the feat would encourage women to vie for public office without considering their gender as an obstacle.

“It is a monumental victory for Nigeria’s democracy, and a validation that real change is here to stay,” the statement read.

“The APC mantra of change is sweeping across Nigeria as the country is experiencing many unprecedented democratic firsts.

“This is yet another historic moment for Nigeria, particularly the women and the advocates who have struggled over the years for equality in the political space.

“It is a milestone that will revolutionise our perception about women leadership and its prospect for TRUE democracy’

“The victory is not only that of Senator Aisha Alhassan, the people of Taraba, nor the APC alone, but for all Nigerian women, political and non-political, Muslims and Christians at home and in disapora, who have fought diligently over the years for equality in party politics and in government appointments.

“I believe that this achievement should encourage women, especially the future generation of women, to vie for any position in public office without considering their gender a hindrance to their success. The country, Nigeria belongs to us all and we must all play our part in its development.”