Gov Adeleke slammed for marginalising women in latest appointment

Following the announcement of nominees for the cabinet of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, there are questions about his gender sensitivity in appointing his cabinet members.

In the build-up to the election that brought sworn-in Governor Adeleke, his campaign dwelled on the inclusion of women in governance.

The Justice, Development and Peace Makers Centre (JDPMC), on Saturday, July 8, critiqued his shortlist of nominated commissioners sent to the State Parliament for confirmation.

According to a statement signed by JDPMC general coordinator, Rev. Fr. Peter Akinkunmi expressed concern over the shortlist.

The cleric said: "We hereby express our deeper concern about the new development today, which rather indicates a worsening situation in spite of the multi-stakeholders efforts to chart a way forward for the state.

"The concern is as a result of the recent list of Commissioners and Special Advisers’ nominees released by the State government and announced through the Speaker of the House."