PDP Presidential Aspirant Ada Uchegbu Calls for Nigeria’s First Female Presidency, Says Nation Needs “A Mother’s Touch”
Presidential hopeful on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ada Kate Uchegbu, has called on Nigerians to embrace a new era of leadership by electing the country’s first female president, saying Nigeria “needs a mother’s touch to heal its broken foundations.”
Uchegbu, a journalist and author, made the call during an interactive session with reporters at the weekend. She lamented that decades of male-dominated leadership have left the nation grappling with insecurity, hunger, unemployment, and disillusionment.
“It’s time for a generational and gender shift,” she said. “We’ve recycled leaders and expected different results. It hasn’t worked. Nigeria is at a breaking point, and what we need now is a nurturing, visionary style of leadership that only a woman’s heart can offer.”
The PDP aspirant argued that African women have continually demonstrated competence and leadership across the world but face structural barriers in local politics. She urged political parties to move beyond tokenism and genuinely support women in governance.
“The challenge isn’t about capability. African women are among the most capable leaders on earth. What’s holding us back is systemic bias,” Uchegbu stated. “The day Nigeria elects a woman president, the continent’s political culture will change forever.”
Reflecting on her professional background, Uchegbu said her years in journalism shaped her values of empathy, listening, and accountability.
“Storytelling teaches you to listen — and leadership begins with listening,” she explained. “I’ve engaged with people from all walks of life, from market women to world leaders, and I’ve seen how governance decisions affect ordinary lives. That perspective drives my commitment to public service.”
Speaking on the forthcoming Anambra State governorship election, she urged voters to choose competence over financial inducements or political godfathers, while calling on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure transparency and protect voters from intimidation.
“Anambra must vote for competence, not cash. This election offers a chance to set the standard for credible governance nationwide,” she said.
Outlining her policy agenda, Uchegbu pledged to declare a state of emergency on security and corruption if elected. Her plans include a national forensic audit of security agencies, the professionalization of the armed forces, and major investments in technology-driven surveillance.
“To make Nigeria safe, we must depoliticize security and root out corruption within the system,” she said. “If citizens feel unsafe, democracy itself is at risk.”
She also proposed a ₦500 billion Youth Innovation and Employment Fund to address unemployment, alongside a complete digitization of public spending and transparent financial audits of all ministries.
Uchegbu described her campaign as grassroots-oriented, tech-driven, and people-funded, stressing that Nigerians deserve leaders who care about their well-being.
“A mother never abandons her child to hunger or insecurity,” she concluded. “Nigerians deserve leaders who care. Vote with your conscience, not your pocket. Protect your PVC — it’s your weapon for change. Our best days are still ahead if we unite behind the right values.”
