Posted by Her Highness Eti-Eka Henrietta Efa Akpera, the traditional ruler of Aka Efa village in the Calabar Municipality of Cross River State, has bemoaned the fact that female traditional rulers in Nigeria, particularly in the State, do not receive the same benefits as their male counterparts.
“It is true that women traditional rulers are neglected and denied incentives given to their male counterparts,” the monarch stated in an interview conducted in her palace. This has been going on for a while.
Have you ever heard of a situation when a woman in a traditional position receives automobiles, cash, or other such gifts? They won’t know whether we, the women, exist since they will share among themselves.
She argued that traditional female rulers play a crucial role in society.
She claims that in addition to the conventional structure, there is neglect in numerous other spheres, including the political, religious, and professional ones.
According to Akpera, women are always a challenge to their male counterparts when it comes to making a difference.
When given the chance to lead in a traditional institution, she claims that women approach the role with the intention of bringing about harmony.
She wants the Houses of Assembly in each state to pass legislation that will provide traditional rulers duties and better welfare in their states.
She vehemently disagreed that women are more corrupt in government, citing gender discrimination in light of recent findings.
“Women are not as corrupt as people think; they are very good at politics.”
“The claim that women are more corrupt than males is untrue. Women, on the other hand, are more moral and intellectual than men.
When it comes to positions of public leadership, women are frequently accused of corruption even when their irregularities pale in comparison to those of their male counterparts. The whole thing is based on gender prejudice, which calls women immoral.
“They’ll do everything in their power to prevent women from being heard. Their goal is to subjugate women. Women have not accomplished one-third of the things that males have accomplished, the speaker stated.
The traditional ruler maintained that until women are allowed equal opportunity to participate in the political process, the Nigerian political system will not advance well.
She advocated for women’s unity and the inclusion of women in political leadership roles and policymaking.