Abstract

This paper examined the extent to which the citizens are involved in political activities The study adopted both qualitative and quantitative means of data collection A questionnaire titled Political Participation Attitude Scale PPAS was the quantitative instrument used for the study A Focus Group Guide on Political Participation FGGPP was used to obtain qualitative data Three research questions were raised and answered in the study The findings of the study revealed that 57 of the participants were not actively involved in political activities Also there was effect of gender on political participation 30 and 13 of males and females respectively were highly involved in political activities Also 38 and 12 of males and females respectively were regularly involved in voting exercise In addition it was discovered in the study that majority 53 of the respondents had no confidence in their political leaders On the basis of the findings of this study it is recommended that there is urgent need for formal and informal approaches to political education in Nigeria Also the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC should put machinery in place to ensure mass participation of the Nigerian citizen in the coming 2015 general election