Every actor in both Yoruba and English sectors are trending her poster on social media as if they were expecting a tsunami of sort.
But Potpourri’s question
is; why would a woman who has everything dabble into the untamed waters of
politics?
“My
most cogent reason is the marginalization of women in Ogun politics. The
governor and deputy are men, the three senators are men, and the nine House of
Representative members are men as well.
It
is a big slap on the faces of all women as it negates the United Nations 30%
affirmative action and inclusion of all women in politics. My people have
called me and the voice of the people is the voice of God, so it is important
that I yield to their call”, she answered.
Adding: “Secondly is to participate in the
law-making process to attain peace and security or peaceful coexistence and
good governance.
For
equal and effective representation for my people in my constituency not to be
marginalised at the federal level and claim the constituency right for them at
the federal level by being their voice.
Thirdly,
is to engage in checkmating the activities of the executives through the MDAs
(Ministries, Departments and Agencies) for the purpose of ensuring transparency
and accountability.
Unlike most of her colleagues
Bukky is not trying out her luck on popular platforms like APC or PDP, she’s
putting all her hopes on Social Democratic Party, SDP, a new party initiated by
former Governor Olusegun Osoba, after decamping from APC.
“I chose
SDP to pursue my political aspirations because I believe in the leadership of
Aremo Olusegun Osoba. It’s the leadership of the people for the people. Judging
from his track record, Akinrogun is a man of his words, an elder that feels the
pain of both the old and young people of Ogun state and he’s also a man of
equality and democracy” she quipped.
Potpourri
Na wa o, se na everybody bi politicial ni?
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