Electoral Reform in Nigeria

In an article on AllAfrica.com…
After presenting a paper at a conference on Monday entitled, ‘Breaking the Barriers of Limitations: the Role of Women in Development’, Mrs. Machel-Mandela (wife of Nelson Mandela) said, that in the case of Africa, “electoral legislation, education and conquering the male chauvinism, are ways of breaking the barriers against women rights enhancement.”
After her presentation, Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, responded by backing an electoral legislation in Nigeria that demands 25% of all political parties must be women. He agreed, “the surest way to get women into elective offices would be through a legislation, which will bring about changes in the country’s electoral law.”
He didn’t seem to like Ms. Mandela saying that “conquering men” was the appropriate course of action. Hee hee, I think she actually said “couquering male chauvinism,” but…
Apparently, the African Union has agreed to reserve 50% of it’s commission offices for women. Does anyone know anything else about this?