Outline five ways by which political parties promote popular participation.
Explanation
(i) Recruitment of political leaders: One of the key functions of political parties is the recruitment of political leaders. It is unrealistic if not impossible for one to become the president of Nigeria or to become the governor of a state in Nigeria without joining a political party.
(ii) Education of the electorates: Political parties in Nigeria educate the electorates through their campaigns and rallies.
(iii) Promotion of interest in politics: People become interested in politics through the activities of political parties.
(iv) Ensuring political stability: Political parties help to ensure political stability by presenting candidates of integrity and experience in governance.
(v) Forum for national unity: A political party is made up of people from different ethnic and religious backgrounds. The party unites them together, which makes them have the same goals, aspirations, and intentions