women in politics

A survey by Invictus Africa found that 64.4% of respondents would vote for a woman in 2027, while 74.3% support young candidates despite their underrepresentation on ballots. The findings challenge the narrative of voter rejection toward women, youth, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) in politics.

Scottish First Minister John Swinney faced criticism for skipping a party leaders' election debate due to the absence of female participants, stating that 'blokes talking politics' would be a 'bad look'. Critics argue his decision highlights gender disparities in political representation.