Political Godfathers, Women Empowerment and Emergence Female Candidates for General Elections in Nigeria (2011 – 2018)

• In Event: Women Also Vote On Stuff: Gender, Participation, and Turnout

Brief Overview

Political godfathers play very critical roles in the emergence of candidates of political parties for general elections in Nigeria. They wield enormous influence in their constituencies and influence the electorates support of given candidates.

Authors

• Ngozi Nwogwugwu, Babcock University

• Adebusola Morenikeji Odedina, Babcock University

• Adebola Ishola, Babcock University

• Hope Akunna Nwawolo, Babcock University, Ogun State, Nigeria