Nigeria, March 6 -- The idea of women supporting women is often promoted in public discourse, but in Nigeria, this concept rarely translates into action. Time and again, Nigerian women have failed to stand together, especially when one of their own faces challenges. Whether in politics, business, or activism, the absence of solidarity among women has allowed patriarchal dominance to persist, keeping them marginalized.

A recent example is the backlash against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who is currently embroiled in a sexual harassment scandal. Instead of rallying behind her or ensuring she receives a fair hearing, many women have chosen to align with her male detractors. This pattern is not new. When a woman finds herself at the center of c...