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BENIN – A Group of Concerned Women has given kudos to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for firing the Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs. Uju Ken-Ohanenye, who they alleged
lost touch with the Nigerian Women.
The group described Mr President’s action as one taken in the right direction for the interest of Nigerian Women.
The group in a statement signed by
Dr. Victoria Omua Amu, National coordinator and made available to newsmen in Benin alleged that Ken-Ohanenye’s tenure as minister of Women Affairs was a bizarre, misfit and characterized by an alarming lack of empathy.
According to the group, “As Women Affairs Minister, her role should have been to advocate for the rights of women facing gender-based violence, economic disparities, and societal marginalization.
“However, her detached and unbecoming attitude toward women’s issues made her appear indifferent to their suffering. Her failure to connect with the emotional and social realities of women across the nation eroded the trust that many initially placed in her
“The office requires more than administrative oversight, it demands a leader who embodies the very essence of womanhood compassion, solidarity, and strength, yet, she failed to demonstrate any of these qualities.
“Instead, the former Women Affairs minister distanced herself from the core responsibilities of her office, making decisions that further alienated women, especially those in vulnerable situations.
“Her approach, disrespectful demeanor, and failure to connect with the women of Nigeria only further underscore her unsuitability for the role because true leaders of women should uplift, support, and encourage, not tear down and alienate them.
“Women deserve leaders who understand their struggles, embrace their aspirations, and work tirelessly to uplift them, not someone who disregards their humanity.
“From the outset, it was evident that
Mrs. Ken-Ohanenye lacked the temperament and qualities necessary for such a critical role.
“Her abrasive approach and inability to empathize with the needs of women led to a growing disconnect between her office and the very demographic she was appointed to represent” they also alleged.
The Concerned women group further lampooned the former minister, saying that she lost touch with the essence of her office, leaving a legacy that Nigerian women will not soon forget.
“She demonstrated little regard for those aspiring to political office, treating them with disdain rather than as peers or colleagues, exposed a troubling trait, and disregard for the dreams and aspirations of women seeking to break through the glass ceiling”
The group also accused her of lack of decorum which, they alleged, was evident in the manner in which she addressed and interacted with other women, particularly those in political circles, adding that her actions reflected a profound disconnection from the struggles and ambitions of Nigerian women, leading many to question her suitability for the role.
The group therefore suggested that as the nation moves forward, it is imperative that future leaders in positions of influence over women’s affairs should reflect the values of empathy, connection, and respect.
