Adaora Sidney-Jack, a television presenter, has sparked controversies with her new book ‘Politics, Pussy and Power’. In the book, she addresses the need to change gender stereotypes against women in Nigeria’s traditional setting. She emphasizes the sexualization of the female gender and the negative impact of gender stereotypes on women in politics. Adaora shares her experiences of running for elections and the challenges she faced, including emotional abuse and denial of access to important meetings. She also discusses the trauma women go through after elections, highlighting the impact on their self-identity and relationships. Adaora challenges the notion of mortgaging sexuality for political success and calls for an end to money politics and the sexualization of politics. She emphasizes the need to empower women in politics and criticizes the rejection of gender bills by male parliamentarians. Adaora encourages women to speak their truth and reshape negative gender identities. She defends the use of the word ‘pussy’ in her book, stating that it is meant to challenge societal norms and reshape cultural perspectives. Adaora’s bold and daring approach in ‘Politics, Pussy and Power’ aims to initiate conversations and empower women to defy gender biases.
