The Impact of Political Debates on Voter Decision-Making in Tarauni LGA, Kano State: A Case Study of Televised Debates
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Background of the Study
Televised political debates have become a prominent feature of electoral campaigns, offering candidates the opportunity to present their policies, defend their positions, and engage directly with one another in front of a broad audience (Aliyu & Umar, 2023). In Tarauni LGA, Kano State, political debates have gained popularity, particularly during the build-up to elections, with the media playing a crucial role in broadcasting these debates to a wider electorate (Kamilu & Ismail, 2024). The televised debates provide voters with a platform to compare candidates' positions on key issues and help inform their voting decisions (Adebayo & Danjuma, 2023). This study aims to evaluate the impact of televised political debates on voter decision-making in Tarauni LGA, with a focus on how debates shape voters' perceptions of candidates and influence their final choices.
1.2 Statement of the Problem
While televised political debates have gained recognition as tools for informing voters, their actual influence on voter decision-making in Tarauni LGA remains largely unexplored. Although debates are widely followed during elections, it is unclear whether they play a significant role in shaping voters' decisions, particularly in rural areas where access to media might vary (Zakari & Mohammed, 2023). This study will examine the specific impact of televised debates on voter decision-making in Tarauni LGA, focusing on the perceptions of the electorate and how debates influence voting behavior.
1.3 Objectives of the Study
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To assess the impact of televised political debates on voter decision-making in Tarauni LGA.
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To examine the role of televised debates in shaping voters' perceptions of political candidates in Tarauni LGA.
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To evaluate the extent to which televised political debates influence voter preferences and choices in Tarauni LGA.
1.4 Research Questions
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How do televised political debates impact voter decision-making in Tarauni LGA?
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What role do televised debates play in shaping voters' perceptions of candidates in Tarauni LGA?
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To what extent do televised debates influence voter preferences in Tarauni LGA?
1.5 Research Hypotheses
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Televised political debates have a significant impact on voter decision-making in Tarauni LGA.
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Televised debates shape voters' perceptions of political candidates in Tarauni LGA.
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Televised political debates influence voter preferences and choices in Tarauni LGA.
1.6 Significance of the Study
This study will offer insights into the role of televised political debates in informing and influencing voter decisions. The findings will be valuable to candidates, political parties, and media organizations seeking to understand the impact of debates on electoral outcomes in Tarauni LGA.
1.7 Scope and Limitations of the Study
This study is limited to Tarauni LGA, Kano State, and focuses on the impact of televised political debates on voter decision-making. It does not examine other forms of media engagement or alternative factors influencing voter decisions.
1.8 Operational Definition of Terms
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Televised Political Debates: Public debates between political candidates, broadcast on television, where candidates present their policies and answer questions from the media or the public.
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Voter Decision-Making: The process by which voters choose their preferred candidate or political party in an election, influenced by various factors such as media, debates, and political campaigns.
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Voter Preferences: The choices and inclinations that voters have toward particular candidates or political parties during an election.
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