Coalition Urges Urgent Passage of Women's Reserved Seats Bill
Civil society coalition demands National Assembly pass HB 1349/SB 550 to create 182 women's seats ahead of 2027 elections. INEC's 2027 timetable release triggers urgency for constitutional amendments. Bills would establish special female-only constituencies in Senate, House, and state assemblies without displacing current lawmakers. Nigeria ranks among lowest global female parliamentary representation (under 5%). Coalition challenges 469 lawmakers to act before primaries.