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Electoral Malpractice And Democratic Consolidation In Nigeria.a Study Of Fourth Republic
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1.3 Objective of the study
The main focus of this study
is to examine electoral malpractice and the consolidation of democracy
in the fourth republic. Specifically the study seeks
1. To examine the nature of electoral malpractice acclamatized in Nigeria Election
2. To examine whether the lack of INEC autonomy contributed to election malpractice in 2015 general elections in Nigeria.
3. To examine the implication of electoral malpractice on Nigeria Democracy.
1.4 Research Hypothesis
HO1: Lack of INEC autonomy contributed to election malpractice in 2015 general elections in Nigeria.
4. HO2: There are no implication of electoral malpractice on consolidation of democracy in Nigerias’ fourth republic
1.5 Significance of the study
This
research is significant in such a way that it examines the phenomenon
of election malpractice and how it threatens the efforts at
democratization in Nigeria’s fourth republic. It also x-rays the
fundamental factors associated with election malpractice ad ultimately
recommends ways for obviating them. It will serve as an eye opener to
researchers, government officials and general readers who truly intend
to understand the impediment to democratic consolidation in Nigeria.
Again, it will serve to sensitize the public and create awareness as to
the destructive potentials of election malpractice towards the
aspiration for democratization in Nigeria.
1.6 Scope of the Study
The
scope of this study borders on the implication of electoral malpractice
on the democratic consolidation of Nigeria. The study is therefore
limited to fourth republic with emphasis to 2015 general Elections.
1.7 Limitations of the study
During the course of this research, the following factors are proposed to be a limitation.
Financial
constraints: Financial constraints tend to impede the researcher's
efficiency in locating relevant materials, literature, or information,
as well as in data collection (internet, questionnaire, and interview).
Time
constraint– The researcher will simultaneously engage in this study
with other academic work. As a result, the amount of time spent on
research is reduced.
1.8 Research Methodology
Research methodology
is the specific procedures or techniques used to identify, select,
process, and analyze information about a topic. Mainly qualitative
secondary data is used in this content to describe the challenges of
electoral malpractices in Nigeria’s fourth republic and the critical
ways of overcoming the challenges. It focuses on the complex and nuanced
process of the creation and maintenance of meanings that cannot be
easily provided by other methods (Creswell, 2007). It is considered
suitable for understanding experiences such as conduct of elections in
Nigeria. It is how people make sense of their lives, experiences, and
their structures of the world (Ateno, 2009).
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]The focus of this study is to examine electoral malpractices on democratic consolidation in the fourth republic. The researchers adopted historical and descriptive methods. Information was sourced from secondary data collated from journals, articles, library materials and internet sources which are related to the study. Findings from the study revealed that electoral malpractice in Nigeria Fourth Republic have resulted into the imposition of corrupt and illegitimate leaders who have no regard ... Continue reading---
