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Independent National Electoral Commission And Democratic Consolidation In Nigeria
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This study investigated the impact of the INEC as an electoral management body on democratic consolidation in Nigeria. This was premised on the observation Nigeria continues to witness with growing disappointments and apprehension as to its inability to conduct peaceful, free, fair and open elections in which results are widely accepted and respected across the country. The objectives of this study were among others, to examine the impact of the introduction of electronic accreditation process on the level of election credibility in Nigeria; and investigate the impact of the introduction of Permanent Voter’s Card on voter’s participation in election process. To achieve the above objectives, the descriptive and historical methods were adopted to generate empirical data. Findings of the study revealed that the electronic accreditation process through the use of Electronic Card Reader (ECR) has reduced the level of rigging, impersonation and other forms of election malpractices in the 2015 presidential election. Findings further revealed that the introduction of Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) in the 2015 presidential election has not promoted the level of voter’s participation due to the poor turnout that was recorded, vis-à -vis the registered voters. Based on the above findings, it was recommended amongst others that, In order to increase voter turnout as well as ensure that elections are more credible, a vigorous voter registration must be conducted and a credible voter registration database produced well in advance of elections. INEC should also address the issue of late arrival of materials and personnel at voting booths so that those who come early can vote and leave for other responsibilities.
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CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 3 ]For instance, political
campaigns in the pre- election period were often heated and non-issue
based. In several states across the country, the pre-election period
therefore recorded varying degrees of election related violence. Indeed,
the election was generally, described as the most keenly contested
election in the history of Nigeria. The INEC itself came under severe
criticisms for the decision to introduce an electronic accreditation
process which critics described as too prema ... Continue reading---
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CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 3 ]For instance, political
campaigns in the pre- election period were often heated and non-issue
based. In several states across the country, the pre-election period
therefore recorded varying degrees of election related violence. Indeed,
the election was generally, described as the most keenly contested
election in the history of Nigeria. The INEC itself came under severe
criticisms for the decision to introduce an electronic accreditation
process which critics described as too prema ... Continue reading---
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