So, when you’re voting, you’re not voting the individual but the party, which will in turn ensure women comprise 35% of the list created for position… - Nkoyo Toyo
" "So, when you’re voting, you’re not voting the individual but the party, which will in turn ensure women comprise 35% of the list created for position. In every country where an increase in governance has happened for women, the party list was used. Now, it is left for voters to look at the party list and decide to vote for a party based on their likeness for whoever catches their fancy on the party list. So, the seats won by each party will now be proportionally distributed to candidates, but ensuring by law that 35% of the distribution goes to women.
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About Nkoyo Toyo
Nkoyo Toyo (born November 5, 1958) is a lawyer, development activist, and politician. She served as a member of the Nigerian House of Representatives, and as ambassador to Ethiopia and Djibouti.
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Nkoyo Esu Toyo
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