Have you all not noticed that our presidential candidates have very few women around them. It is time for our women’s groups to get them to sign up to policy commitments like this

Ayo Akinfe

[1] Upon assuming office you will scrap all laws which limit a woman's right to inherit family property

[2] Child marriages will become criminalised immediately with a minimum 10 year prison sentence for convicted criminals

[3] Across Nigeria, 50% women's representation will be guaranteed in all elected and appointed positions

[4] Free smear tests will be made available in all states of the federation

[5] Free childcare will be made available in all 774 local government areas

[6] Paid maternity leave will become compulsory and statutory

[7] Free breast cancer treatment will be available in every state capital

[8] The federal government will provide free maternity centres in every local government area

[9] Sex with a minor becomes statutory rape carrying a five year prison sentence

[10] Domestic violence carries a minimum of a five year sentence.