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How can Nigerian women gain political power in 2027?

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July 10, 2023

How can Nigerian women gain political power in 2027?

Source: Zikoko

Despite several conversations on more women’s participation in Nigerian politics—before and after the 2023 elections—the debate is still on for more women to be included in Nigeria’s political leadership. Let’s show you how bad things are.

Out of 1,553 women who contested for various political seats across the federal and state levels in the 2023 elections, only 72 were elected. 1,487 of these women lost.

Click here to read the full article published by Zikoko on 5 July 2023.

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Chiamaka Dike
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Despite several conversations on more women’s participation in Nigerian politics—before and after the 2023 elections—the debate is still on for more women to be included in Nigeria’s political leadership. Let’s show you how bad things are.

Out of 1,553 women who contested for various political seats across the federal and state levels in the 2023 elections, only 72 were elected. 1,487 of these women lost.

Click here to read the full article published by Zikoko on 5 July 2023.

Region
Author
Chiamaka Dike
Focus areas

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