Young Nigerian women want to go into politics - party rules and older men keep them out
Young women in Nigeria face significant barriers to political participation due to entrenched party rules and the influence of older male 'godfathers.' Despite legislative efforts like the 'Not Too Young to Run' law, women remain severely underrepresented in elected positions.
Women and young people are grossly underrepresented in Nigeria’s politics. Fatima Yusuf/Pexels Young Nigerian women want to go into politics – party rules and older men keep them out Published: August 2, 2026 4:07am EDT https://theconversation.com/young-nigerian-women-want-to-go-into-politics-party-rules-and-older-men-keep-them-out-286833 https://theconversation.com/young-nigerian-women-want-to-go-into-politics-party-rules-and-older-men-keep-them-out-286833 Link copied Share article Share article
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