Political Parties and Women Candidacy: Gender Analysis of the 2019 General Elections in Nigeria
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"GLOBAL RESEARCH NETWORK" LLC
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This paper assessed the role of political parties in recruiting, selecting and championing candidates for elections and the implications on women’s political attainment. The male-dominated political party structure and power has an overwhelming influence on women’s candidacy selection and winning of political seats. The attitude of political parties towards selection of candidates for elections in Nigeria is undemocratic and a major reason for women’s poor representation in governance. The paper argues that equality of all irrespective of sex is crucial for achieving political equity, better legislation, good governance and national development. Data for the study were obtained through secondary sources and analysis of data revealed that political parties’ candidacy selection and support have been lopsided in favour of men at all levels of political contests. The paper recommends policy strategies that would enhance more women entering into politics and party candidacy list geared towards attaining good governance and national development.
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Political party, women candidacy, political representation, policy legislation, good governance