Women protest against persecution of Deziani Allison-Madueke

A group of women under the umbrella of Association of Concerned Nigerian Women on yesterday protested against what they described as “undue persecution” of Petroleum Resources Minister, Deziani Allison-Madueke.
The women led by the Coordinator of the association, Martha Yaduma, said that various allegations being made against the minister were attempts by some people to undermine women’s aptitude in governance.
“We know our right and we will fight for it; we won’t allow men to suppress our propensity. We have to stop this; enough is enough. We have done our investigation and we can say that some people were just out to victimise the minister without any just course; all allegations against her are not true,” she said.
She noted that: “What people always do is to bring down a woman whenever she is in a high post but we want to tell Nigerians that we are solidly behind the minister.”
The women, who marched to the National Assembly and the headquarters of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in Abuja urged the public to wait for the result of other investigations going on over the activities of the ministry “rather than castigate the minister over alleged misappropriation of oil sector funds”.
She said that Nigerian women had come to speak with “one voice in support of the minister”, and appealed to men to give women a chance.
She described the minister as “a hard working woman”, who worked assiduously for the betterment and improvement of the ministry and the oil sector.
“Women believe strongly in the transformation agenda of President Goodluck Jonathan and we will not allow political detractors to rub this administration of its glory,” she stressed.
At NNPC headquarters, Dr Omar Ibrahim, Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs, who received them on behalf of the minister commended their courage and support for her.
“It is not always easy at this crucial moment to find a group of individuals of your calibre supporting the development at the oil and gas sector.
“It is a demonstration of love to the sector and to the country’s economy as a whole. We believe that with this, Nigerians will begin to understand and see the truth in the oil and gas sector. It is our belief that no matter what happened, the truth will always prevail,” he said.

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Posted: at 11-04-2014 09:43 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

@debo_calito, true talk.

Posted: at 11-04-2014 10:32 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Just quit the protest. she wasted government's money and should be prosecuted if found to have done so. she could be replaced with another woman
SIMPLE

Posted: at 11-04-2014 11:21 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Whic women ar des? Abeg make una clear road joor

Posted: at 11-04-2014 11:38 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

See sentiment, woman or not no one is above the law if she is found quilty of the accusation she should be persecuted and another woman can as well replace her.

Posted: at 11-04-2014 12:29 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

I HAIL NAIJA OH

Posted: at 11-04-2014 01:16 PM (10 years ago) | Upcoming

When did nigerian women start supporting evil & corruptn? They claim alison madueke's hands re clean but I've neva heard women protest on behalf of d likes of obi okwesili & dora akunyili, & this is bcos these hardworking women have never given anyone room 2 suspect them. This protest is jst cheap awareness 2 support evil. Let them investigate thoroughly & if she's found guilty,she shd be strippd of all stolen goods,ppties & positn in offce. Same goes 2 d corrupt,thieveing men. Gbam!

Posted: at 11-04-2014 03:13 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

How much were they paid.

Posted: at 11-04-2014 04:21 PM (10 years ago) | Addicted Hero

Why do we attach sentiments to critical issues?

Posted: at 11-04-2014 06:40 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Posted: at 11-04-2014 10:09 PM (10 years ago) | Hero