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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Saney",
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        "legal_name": "Ibrahim Abdi Saney",
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    "content": "disadvantaged one. In many years to come, the male gender may be equally disadvantaged. It is legislation for all genders. In as much as it is hard to balance democratic principles and practices with the gender issues as a reality in African countries, women should be empowered to have representation in this House. I support affirmative action. However, my concern is what the long-term solution to gender disparity in this country is. Our focus should be towards enhancing the capacity of the disadvantaged gender. That means that we must really invest in aspects of civic education, creating awareness and removing barriers that hinder the female gender from attaining representation in competitive elections. That should be the focus. I have a big fear that these nominations may further dissuade the female gender from being aggressive, fighting and battling it out with the male gender in general elections. This should enhance their capacity so that they remain competitive and aggressive in general elections, as we support them in the 20 years proposed in the Bill. We have to be lenient with the disadvantaged female gender. They have always been man’s best company since creation. This House will be livelier and interesting if we nominate more female Members of Parliament. Lastly, I disagree with limiting the terms of nominees to two terms only. That will discourage parties from continuously nominating resource persons and professionals, be they male or female, who will be useful to them. Limiting that will not be in good taste. It should be three. The nominations should be continuous. I wish to follow up on that by proposing an amendment when it is in the Committee of the whole House stage. I support the Bill."
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