Article Title: Women in Politics: A Study of Adamawa State Gubernatorial Election (2015-2023)

Author Name: Yusuf Benedict Garba

Abstract:

This study underscores women in politics: a study of Adamawa State Gubernatorial election (2015-2023). The study employed three research objectives and research questions. The study adopted quantitative research method of the descriptive survey design type. The study employed 120 respondents using the Taro Yamane’s formula of sampling. In collecting the data, the research used closed-ended questionnaire. Frequency counts and simple percentages was the statistical technique used to analyze the data. The following are major findings from the study: that notable women in Adamawa State played significant roles in the politics of Adamawa State. That the major causes of low women participation in politics include; skewed religious teachings, barbaric cultural practices and poor educational qualifications. The study therefore recommended; equal rights and privileges to women and men in all aspects of political processes and formal education especially at the post senior secondary school level.

Citation:

Garba, Y. B. (2025). Women in Politics: A Study of Adamawa State Gubernatorial Election (2015-2023). Polyscholars Journal of Advance Research and Publication. 1 (1), 19-25

Keywords:

Women, Gender, Politics, Leadership, Governance