Udom Emmanuel canvasses structure for stronger participation of women, youths in politics

The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, has called for a structural process in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that would engender greater participation of women and youths in politics and governance.

Emmanuel made the call while speaking on a two-day PDP retreat in Abuja on Friday.

Emmanuel said that women and youths must be given the opportunity to explore their full potentials within the party and in government.

He described that youths and women as the powerhouses of electioneering activities as well as the economic and social development of any society.

He said that the critical component of the voting population should be allowed greater participation in policy making and implementation both in the party and in government.

“Youths and women are the real powerhouses of our electioneering activities; they are also the real drivers of our economic and social development as a country. So, they are critical stakeholders in nation building.

“If we desire to move forward as a nation and a political party, we must therefore immediately set up processes and structured modalities that will engender their greater participation at the forefront in politics and governance,” he stressed.

The governor advised women and youths to get ready and position themselves to take up key party and government positions at the various levels across the country, especially as the party set to democratically take over power come 2023.

Emmanuel also urged the National Working Committee (NWC) to get ready to build on the solid structures already laid by the outgoing leadership of the party.