Shola Kudaisi: There is nothing wrong in having female governors. They can even perform better than their male counterparts, but unfortunately, Nigeria is not mature for such now. How many husbands can allow their wives attend nocturnal meetings with other men? Most women in Nigerian politics today are not happily married, hence they can’t govern well.
Mosinmileoluwa Ajayi Daniels: Nigeria’s first female governor can emerge in 2015 if someone who is up to the task contests. Women are also competent and we now live in a world where women are in high places; there are female presidents, therefore, saying we can’t have a female governor in Nigeria in this present time is just what you choose to believe. Opportunities should be given to women. What have the so called men been doing? They are only siphoning our funds.
Zephaniah Husseini: Females do quite well in leadership positions. 2015 would have been a very good opportunity for the womenfolk to explore and explode in elective positions, going by the way the GEJ’s administration has given them support. But the reverse will be the case because culture, tradition, religion and the support of the wider voters (women) will continue to deny a woman the place of an elective position in the Nigerian polity.
Sadiq Bala Zango: They should remain at their husbands’ house. If it becomes necessary, then it is not possible in core North.
Shuaib Tanko: Madam Sarah Jibrin was once a female presidential aspirant. During the party primary elections, even the women advocators did not vote for her. Madam Sarah gave herself the only vote out of hundreds of female/male voters. So if women cannot vote for themselves, then who will vote for them?
Precious Eze Nelson: It is not yet time for the women, not until Nigeria starts practising true democracy.
Adebambo Mustapha: All that is needed is for women to support one another. A woman can even be a Nigerian president if at least 90 per cent of Nigerian women vote for her.
Albert Akpehe: Women are too envious of themselves. If only they could support each other, then there will be changes. But for now, they don’t have the chance.
Olawale Opeyemi: Although I advocate gender equality, Nigeria is not ripe for that.
Segun Fajoyegbe: The only remote possibility is Jigawa State, if Islam will not ‘frown’ on it. Women have greater opportunities in politics and they also constitute the highest percentage of the voting public. But a woman would never vote for another woman; they will rather cast their votes for a man.
Babatunde Oluwafeyisayomi: It is possible for a woman to be elected as governor for the first time in the forthcoming election. Women should be give the chance, they may be the ones that would bring a change to the state of our deteroriating contry.
Olubunmi Ijaware: Nothing needs to be changed apart from women’s mentality. If they want to drive, let them get in the driver’s seat. Men won’t go to sleep because they need power. Nigeria is a land for equal opportunities.
Isah Yantaba: Anybody advocating for women to contest for public offices should have a re-think! Even the Americans who are shouting on top of their voices are yet to allow a woman to be their president because they know very well the implication. Besides, women are weak and hence, hardly take bold actions in governance which is very essential for effective policing.
Omolaso Kola: It is possible if religious fanatism is removed, but not until Nigeria starts to practise true democracy.
Okanlawon Olugbenga: Where a woman rules, streams run uphill. We should not give women sensitive posts in our society.
Olawale Olayinka: I vehemently disagree with the idea of women taking part in Nigerian politics. Those who were opportune failed woefully. Women should remain grassroots materials to make a good home and build a good society.
Abdul Ibrahim: The time is not yet ripe for women to govern in Nigeria. In the situation where men are being coerced to do what they do, women will be much more easily intimidated. That means nothing less than 12 local governments will be under her. A responsible woman who would still manage her husband and children will surely find it a bit difficult to manage a state.
Gerald Ikah Ifeanyi: I believe some day we will witness a new dimension in our political sector where not only women but youths will take over the leadership of our nation. The women should not sit down and expect the opportunities to fall down from heaven. If women really need to hold offices like that of a governor of a state, they should stop ‘feminisation,’ they should be ready to see men as equal and not superior to them, they should be ready to familiarise with men in all cadres, be it business, political, religious, etc; take up the leadership of some notable professional and business associations, contest for the chairmanship of political parties and some positions akin to that. Their loyalty to men should not be subservience, until then, elected women governors in Nigeria would remain a mirage.
Abiodun Ijawoye: The question is, can a female governor be better? It is not about gender, it is about the person involved; his or her perception. An average person that rules in Nigeria is God-chosen, until their perception changes.
Uz Ibe: Please, we don’t need women in politics. They should be the power behind their husbands. I detest female politicians, but I guess this is the age of feminism and women emancipation.
Beverly Walker: Women do great in all things in Canada, though it’s tough to be in politics. Not because they know less, but because of the people who don’t have confidence in them. I believe if you think a woman’s place is in the home, then stay there and suffer the consequences. It’s good for women here to take the bull by the horn
Lucky Mikoyo: Are the few women we have in policy, whether elective or appointed positions, doing anything different from what their male counterparts are doing? Under this Jonathan government, women are holding key positions, but what are they really doing differently?
Ositadimma Ebubedike: Women governors cannot withstand the fire in this country.
Motunrayo Senaike: We can do it much better, because every woman is born a leader. Give us the chance and see the change.
Marvellous Mercy Odesanmi: I’m a woman, but I don’t believe in women taking the position of governorship or president. Women are critical and aggressive, the fear of not being seen as weak could make them rule aggressively. I believe a man should lead while the woman supports him.
Sylvia Deejay Shaibu: That will be a very nice thing to happen in this country.
Adeola Adebayo: Being mothers of the nation, women can do better if given the opportunity. They have all it takes to perform; they are caring, good listeners, and strategic peacemakers. So I believe they can make it happen.
Oludayo Smith: It is time for women to come out and support each other.
Abdullahi Zayyanu Suleiman: We’re yet to see a celebrated female local government chairlady, they should build grassroots politics first. Another major problem affecting female political development is support, which needs to be addressed properly. Women have to be united and speak for themselves.
Yem Stars: Why not? In fact, it is long overdue. The men have let us down at all levels. Female leaders would have done better.
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