In other climes where the political platform have been made a leveled playing ground for both genders, women have distinguish themselves and have proven to be as capable and in some cases, even better than the Men. Take a trip to Liberia and see how Sireaf Johnson transformed her country she was president. She laid the foundation for a modern Liberia.
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Another factor that played out in the governorship election was Godfatherism. Like many States in the Country, there are power brokers who believe that you can’t be governor in Adamawa without their
blessings and endorsement, one of such is the PDP Presidential Candidate in the just concluded election. It will be an embarrassments of the highest order for him to loose at the top and equally lose a hold of his State which is usually in his pocket. As such, everything was done from his tent to ensure that his party has a firm grip of the number one seat in the State.
Tribalism was another factor that never favor her even thou Binani is full bonafide Fulani woman. The Lamido of Adamawa and almost most influential key players in the State are Fulani which was suppose to be an added advantage to her but most of the electorate where not comfortable with her tribe which symbolically own and control the state. Adamawa State have more than 70 minority tribes. As such, they prefer voting for Ahmadu Fintiri (ATM) who is Margi by tribe.
The last straw that breaks the camel back was her perceived Desperation to win at all cost. The desperation to make history as the First elected Female governor in Nigeria made rush to put out an acceptance speech when she was illegally declared the winner of the run-off election despite knowing fully well that only 10 out of the 20 local governments result in the state was been counted and announced. This unfortunately made her fell out of favor of the good people of the State.
For whatever it is worth, it is obvious that election have come and gone and lessons have been learnt, experience have been gained and strategies have been re evaluated. Binani may not have made history just yet but one cannot deny the fact that she has put up a good fight and just like John the Baptist, she has cleared the path for other women who will come after her. With this doggedness and moving at this pace, the road to having the first female Governor In Nigeria have been shortened by half.
Wulumba Iliya Jatau Algamu Kogos
wulumbailiya4@gmail.com
