Our attitudes about women running for elected office
The Afrobarometer Survey has over the years captured Ghanaian attitudes about certain gender norms. Over five rounds (2005, 2012, 2014, 2017 and 2022), Ghanaians were asked the extent to which they agreed or disagreed with the following statement – Statement 1: Men make better political leaders than women, and should be elected rather than women. […]
Reflections on Nigeria’s Elections: Threats, potential outcomes and relevance to democracy in West Africa
The upcoming presidential election in Nigeria has generated huge interest and enthusiasm within the sub-region. The election has been described as the most competitive since returning to multi-party democracy in 1999. This paper reflects on the prevailing context barely one month into the election. It discusses the relevance of the election to the sub-region, major […]
Do Endorsements by Traditional Leaders Affect Vote Choice?
Traditional Leaders’ Political Party Endorsements
