Since 1999, Edo State has consistently seen male dominance in the positions of governor and deputy governor, sidelining women from the opportunity to hold these key political roles.
Despite the 35 percent affirmative action aimed at appointing women to 35 percent of political offices, the political
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Taofeek Oyedokun
Taofeek Oyedokun is a correspondent at BusinessDay with years of experience reporting on political economy, public policy, migration, environment/climate change, and social justice. A graduate of Political Science from the University of Lagos, he has also earned multiple professional certificates in journalism and media-related training. Known for his clear, data-driven reporting, Oyedokun covers a wide range of national and international socioeconomic issues, bringing depth, balance, and public-interest focus to his work.