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ABSTRACT

The focus of this paper is on gender disparity and Political participation in Nigerian democracy: An appraisal of Anambra State. Over the years, statistics have proven that there is gender disparity in Nigeria's democracy. Women's political participation in Nigerian democracy has been recording very low both in elective and appointive positions. However, concerted efforts have been made by the government and non- governmental organizations to increase the level of participation of women in politics in line with the declaration made at the fourth World Conference in Beijing, which advocated 30% affirmative action. This study therefore seeks a critical review of the importance of the importance of data in monitoring women participation in politics in Nigeria vis-à-vis the affirmative declaration. The theory adopted in carrying out this research is motivation theory. The survey research methodology was used in carrying out this study using questionnaire and interview to elicit responses and arrive at a conclusion and not a mere assumption. In the course of study, it was discovered that, attitude of women towards politics in Nigerian democracy does not impact positively on our democracy and there are certain challenges that women face in their political pursuit and participation in Anambra State. The study recommended that there should be a thorough amendment to some sections or paragraphs of the Nigerian Constitution which will support the pursuit of gender parity in Nigerian Democracy.