The Women Mobilisation Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has set a goal to mobilise 10 million women’s votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. This commitment was made by the APC National Women Leader and Director of the Women Mobilisation Committee, Mary Alile Idele, during a town hall meeting in Gusau.
At the meeting, Idele called upon women leaders, party stakeholders, and supporters from all 14 local government areas of Zamfara State to ensure a significant voter turnout for President Tinubu, recognizing the positive impact his administration has had on their lives.
She acknowledged the achievements of the Tinubu administration in enhancing the lives of Nigerian women and children, noting that women have been positioned at the heart of the government’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Idele pointed out the administration’s dedication to women’s empowerment through various policies and initiatives, particularly highlighting the Student Loan Scheme, which has allowed many children, including those from less privileged backgrounds, to pursue higher education.
Additionally, she spoke about other empowerment programs that have provided financial assistance to thousands of women, enabling them to establish and grow small businesses, thus promoting their economic independence. Idele mentioned the distribution of starter packs to trained women, ensuring they have the tools necessary to apply their skills effectively.
Support for women in agriculture was also emphasized, as Idele described the benefits female farmers in Zamfara and other regions have seen through targeted interventions aimed at boosting food production and increasing income.
Also present at the meeting, Hajiya Asmau Yari, the wife of the APC Presidential Campaign Council’s Director-General, commended the historic visit of First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu to Zamfara, the first by a First Lady since the state’s establishment. She urged Zamfara women to show their appreciation by voting for President Tinubu in the upcoming elections, reinforcing the need for continued grassroots mobilization until electoral victory is achieved.
