{"id":94944,"date":"2022-05-16T19:47:55","date_gmt":"2022-05-16T18:47:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=94944"},"modified":"2022-05-16T19:47:55","modified_gmt":"2022-05-16T18:47:55","slug":"tallen-withdraws-from-plateau-south-senatorial-race-says-i-want-to-continue-as-minister","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/exclusive\/tallen-withdraws-from-plateau-south-senatorial-race-says-i-want-to-continue-as-minister\/","title":{"rendered":"Tallen withdraws from Plateau South senatorial race, says \u2018I want to continue as minister\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"m#msg-f:1733008245208403429\" class=\"mail-message expanded\">\n<div class=\"mail-message-header spacer\">LWomen Affairs Minister, Pauline Tallen, has dropped her senatorial ambition in the 2023 election.<\/div>\n<div class=\"mail-message-content collapsible zoom-normal mail-show-images \">\n<div class=\"clear\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Tallen made this known in a statement in Abuja.She said her decision was to enable her focus on the foundation laid towards the advancement and realisation of gender equality in leadership positions in the country.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u201dWith 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.\u201cSo, 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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnd therefore, it is my decision not to go ahead with this request but carry on as the Minister of Women Affairs,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>According to her, President Buhari\u2019s commitment to the advancement of women, necessitated the need for her to continue as minister, which will aid in addressing challenges affecting women and children.<\/p>\n<p>\u201dOur nation has a long standing commitment in overcoming the challenges that inhibit women from bringing about positive changes and the requisite impacts when given a place at the table of decision making.<\/p>\n<p>\u201dMy appointment as the Minister of Women Affairs is indicative of this progress and I cannot lose sight of this opportunity,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>The minister, therefore, expressed her appreciation to the wife of the president, Dr Aisha Buhari, her constituency and all well-wishers for their continuous support.<\/p>\n<p>On May 8, Tallen announced that she would be vying for the Plateau South Senatorial seat in the 2023 general elections.<\/p>\n<p>Plateau South Senatorial District covers six local government areas namely Langtang North, Langtang South, Mikang, Qua\u2019anpan, Shendam and Wase.<\/p>\n<p>Buhari had on Thursday, issued a directive to all appointees seeking nomination ahead of the APC primaries to resign on or before May 16.<\/p>\n<p>The directive followed the decision of the Court of Appeal to dismiss a suit that challenged section 84(12) of the Electoral Act, which prohibits appointees from participating in a convention as a delegate or nominee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mail-message-footer spacer collapsible\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LWomen Affairs Minister, Pauline Tallen, has dropped her senatorial ambition in the 2023 election. 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