Women's Group Hails the House of Representatives' Progress in the Constitutional Amendment Process

Women's Group Hails the House of Representatives' Progress in the Constitutional Amendment Process. 

Following the plenary session of the House of Representatives on June 11, 2026, we provide this update on the Special Seats Bill. The bill, which seeks to reserve legislative seats for women, was not called for a vote due to other listed bills and a delay in resolving the floor disputes. However, the State Police Bill was debated and passed, showing progress in constitutional amendments. 

The Special Seats Bill remains on the order paper and will be considered when the Assembly resumes on July 7, 2026. A key development is the inclusion of two Senate seats per geopolitical zone, totaling twelve reserved seats for women. 

We commend the House for passing the State Police Bill and urge members to vote YES on Bill 20: Special Seats for Women Bill. The Women's Political Participation Technical Working Group will continue engagement with legislators and media to ensure its passage. 

We ask all advocates and partners to stay steadfast. This bill is closer to passage than ever before. 

Signed:

Ebere Ifendu,

National Chair, Women's Political Participation Technical Working Group, on behalf of the TWG Secretariat and coalition

Media Contact:

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