Edo State House of Assembly only female candidate seeking to
represent Oredo West Constituency, Miss Charity Idahosa, says she is being
sexually harassed by men over her ambition.
Idahosa, contesting under the platform of Mass Action Joint
Alliance (MAJA), made the allegation in a chat with newsmen in Benin on
Thursday. She described the experience as frustrating, and a recurring negative
trend against women in politics. “Well it has been mixed feelings. I came into
politics with the desire to make a change and contribute my quota to the
development of Oredo West constituency. “It will be shocking to note that
people I had looked up to for support often asked for sexual gratification
before giving their support and for me it is absurd and unacceptable.”
The MAJA party candidate who declined to mention names
added: “I know this may sound funny but it is real. “There are a lot of women
out there that cannot speak out on some of their unpleasant encounters and
experiences. “I think it is time for Nigeria women to rise against this trend.
We need to be protected and supported.”
She, however, vowed to remain undaunted in her desire to
contest the state assembly election in spite of the frustration and lack of
support. Idahosa stressed that female candidates require a law to protect them
from all forms of harassment in the pursuit of their political ambitions.
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