Women Affairs Minister Pauline Tallen has dropped her senatorial ambition in the 2023 election.
Mrs Tallen made this known in a statement in Abuja on Monday.
She said her decision was to enable her to focus on the foundation laid toward the advancement and realisation of gender equality in leadership positions in the country.
” With profound gratitude and great humility, I have decided to voluntarily step down from the Senatorial race sequel to the yearnings of Women and other well-meaning Nigerians who see the need for a strong voice for Women at the Senate having consulted widely with my family, well-wishers and supporters conscious of the role I play for Women in Nigeria today.
“So to all Nigerian women and young girls who have raised concerns as to what next, rest assured that I, Dame Pauline K. Tallen, OFR, KSG have not submitted any resignation letter.
“And therefore, it is my decision not to go ahead with this request but carry on as…
