"The Special Seats Bill is a necessary bill at this point in time...I am supporting this Bill to ensure that there is equity in what we do [in the National Assembly]."
- Hon. Olamijuwonlo Alao Akala (@lamijuakala ) , House of Representatives Member representing Ogbomoso North, Ogbomoso South and Orire Federal Constituency
Hear his thoughts on the #SpecialSeatsBill in the video below:
"I urge my colleagues and every Nigerian to support this Bill...I believe that this Special Seats Bill will create the opportunity for women to be included in national discourse."
- Hon. Marcus Onobun, House of Representatives Member representing Esan Central/Esan West and Igueben Federal Constituency
Hear him express his support for the #SpecialSeatsBill here:
"The current number of seats occupied by women in the National Assembly is enough to give concern... This Bill will put definite structure in place that allows them more seats and gives them a better voice in decision making in the country."
- Hon. Sesi Whingan, House of Representatives Member representing Badagry Federal Constituency
Hear him express his support for the #SpecialSeatsBill here:
At the Citizens’ Townhall on Constitution Alteration Bills organized by @placng last month, disability advocates made a strong case for why inclusion must be at the heart of constitutional reforms.
From representation to equal rights and participation, the conversations highlighted the urgent need for a more inclusive legal framework for persons with disabilities.
See highlights of some contributions to the conversation on disability inclusion from the event:
Strengthening inclusive participation in governance was one of the key themes at the Citizens’ Townhall on Constitution Alteration Bills convened by @placng last month.
In this clip, @clementnwankwo_plac , Executive Director of @placng , makes a compelling case for the Special Seats Bill as a means to improve inclusive participation in governance.
"It is very important and vital to have women [represented] everywhere... I don't think it is threat to any Member."
- Kabiru Amadu, House of Representatives Member representing Gusau/Tsafe Federal Constituency of Zamfara State, expressing his support for the #SpecialSeatsBill.
Hear his thoughts in this video:
BREAKING:
Less than 24 hours after amending its Rules to restrict eligibility for top leadership positions, the Senate has reversed the decision.
The Senate had, during the plenary of Wednesday, May 6th, amended its Standing Rules to bar first-term senators from contesting for principal offices.
However, the chamber has now rescinded the amendment, restoring the previous provision, which included first time senators to be considered for nomination as principal officers, although as last in rank.
Another day, another call for the passage of the #SpecialSeatsBill!
Watch Uchenna Okonkwo, House of Representatives Member representing Idemili North/Idemili South constituency of Anambra State express his support for the bill in this video:
Highlights of @ngr.senate plenary for today, Wednesday 6 March 2026
1. Five (5) bills were introduced for First Reading.
2. @ngr.senate confirmed the appointment of Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of Power and Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State, Foreign Affairs.
"I am in support of the Special Seats Bill for women. I enjoin my colleagues in the National Assembly to support the Bill."
- Patrick Umoh, House of Representatives Member representing Ikot Ekpene/Essien Udim/Obot Akara constituency of Akwa Ibom State
Hear him express support for the Bill in this video:
#VoicesforSpecialSeatsBill
"Since 1999, women's representation in elective offices has remained below 7%.... That is not good enough"
- Clement Jimbo, House of Representatives Member representing Abak/Etim Ekpo/Ika Federal Constituency of Akwa Ibom State
Hear his call for the passage of the #SpecialSeatsBill in this video:
Less than 5%.
That’s how many women sit in Nigeria’s National Assembly.
15 states have none.
Since 1999, representation has only declined.
This is not a gap. It is a failure of the system.
The Special Seats Bill (HB 1349) forces a correction. New seats. Open elections. A sunset clause after 16 years.
It is balance, not charity.
Over the next three weeks, we will break this bill open and name the people who must vote on it.
Follow along. Save this. Share it. Tag your rep.Hold them accountable.
#roomformore #hb1349 #specialseatsbill #PassHB1349 #womeninpolitics
@nassnigeria@HouseNGR@NGRSenate
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