Dr. Loretta Oduware Ogboro-Okor, a trailblazing female contender in the race for Edo State’s governorship in 2024, is championing the active participation of women in partisan politics. She is fervently advocating for a significant transformation in the political landscape, particularly in terms of gender inclusivity.
The esteemed aspirant, who is vying for the Labour Party ticket to pursue the state’s highest office, expressed her concern over the prevalent marginalization of Nigerian women during electoral processes. Dr. Ogboro-Okor passionately emphasized the pivotal moment for women to assert their influence in the political sphere, stress that the time has come for women to take center stage in the realm of governance and policy-making.
During her official declaration of intent to run for the Edo 2024 governorship election, which took place at the LP secretariat in Benin on Monday, Dr. Loretta Oduware Ogboro-Okor delineated her unwavering commitment to effecting substantial change. “A lot of women are always at the back door; it is time we took our place in the political space; we have to be at the table so that we can shake it,” she boldly declared. She further expressed her gratitude to the men who stand in solidarity with women, underscoring their collective effort to bring enlightenment and progress to the state. “We thank all our fathers who are standing with us to bring light to the state; we are elated that our fathers are prepared to back us,” she remarked.
### Advocating for Inclusive Political Participation
Dr. Loretta Oduware Ogboro-Okor’s unequivocal stance on empowering women in politics echoes a resounding call for gender inclusivity and underscores the need for a more balanced and representative political landscape. Her proclamation resonates as both a rallying cry and a clarion call for women across Nigeria and beyond.
### Breaking Barriers and Cultivating Change
Dr. Ogboro-Okor’s declaration marks a critical juncture in Nigeria’s political history, signaling a new wave of progressive change and inclusivity imminent on the horizon. As she charts a pioneering path towards the Edo 2024 governorship, Dr. Loretta Oduware Ogboro-Okor stands as a beacon of hope, her resolute spirit igniting the flames of transformation and breaking through barriers that have long hindered women’s full participation in governance.
By fearlessly catalyzing a movement for change and embodying the unwavering spirit of female empowerment, Dr. Loretta Oduware Ogboro-Okor is poised to embark on a transformative journey that transcends the bounds of Edo State, resonating powerfully with women and advocates for gender equality worldwide.
### Embracing Progress and Unity
Amidst the fervor of political anticipation and the promise of a more inclusive future, Dr. Loretta Oduware Ogboro-Okor’s impassioned bid for the Edo 2024 governorship radiates a spirit of unity and progress, encapsulating the essence of a transformative journey that seeks to empower women and ignite a seismic shift in Nigeria’s political landscape. Her resounding call to “shake the table” resounds as a rallying cry for change, serving as a testament to the indomitable spirit and unwavering resolve of women in politics.
As Dr. Loretta Oduware Ogboro-Okor embarks on this historic endeavor, her clarion call for inclusivity and empowerment echoes across the nation and beyond, igniting a powerful movement that transcends boundaries and unites advocates for gender equality in a resounding chorus of progress and unity.
