Former President Olusegun Obasanjo Advocates for Female President to Drive National Development

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed his belief that Nigeria is ready to have a female President in order to propel the nation’s growth and elevate it to the ranks of developed countries.

Obasanjo emphasized the need to provide women with the opportunity to lead the country, following the longstanding dominance of male leaders since Nigeria’s independence.

Speaking at the 5th edition of the Egba Dialect Debate and Choral Competition for Secondary Schools in Ogun Central Senatorial District, held in Abeokuta, Obasanjo voiced his opinion on gender equality and its importance in shaping the future of the nation.

He highlighted that true progress and development can be achieved when power is shared equally between both genders.

He said, “From my own view if we want the country to grow, we should consider both genders because a hand can’t carry a load to the head alone.

“You can do it as you want, but it should be done as it is supposed to be, we can gain experience from both genders, what’s the difference between the genders? Only a female can get pregnant for nine months and a male can’t. That’s the only difference between us.

“As for me, there’s nothing preventing the female gender to be the president of our country.”

Obasanjo’s statement resonates within a Nigerian society that has witnessed the emergence of influential women in various sectors, including politics, business, and civil society.