THE EFFECT OF CARD READERS ON ELECTION CREDIBILITY IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF 2015 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS)
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ABSTRACT
This study was carried out to examine the effect of card readers on election credibility in Nigeria using the 2015 presidential elections as a case study. Specifically, the study was aimed at examining the effect of card readers on the election credibility in Nigeria; examine the reliability of the card reader during the electoral process; and identify the limitations in the use of the card reader for elections in Nigeria. The study employed the survey descriptive research design. A total of 30 responses were validated from the survey where all respondent were residents of the three senatorial districts of Kaduna State. From the responses obtained and analysed, the findings revealed that The card reader is a reliable machine during elections; There are limitations to the use of the card reader machines for elections in Nigeria; 2015 general elections were credible largely due to the card readers; There is a significant relationship between card readers and 2015 presidential election credibility in Nigeria; Card readers help to minimize election rigging in Nigeria. The study therefore recommend Massive enlightenment and sensitization through social media especially the rural dwellers because if you are not informed you will be misinformed and when you are misinformed you cannot perform. Also, extensive and Intensive training of man power personnel who will handle the card reader or its equivalent perfectly well in the future election. Moreso, electronic accreditations of permanent voter cards of the electorates should be included in the Nigeria Constitution to address the issue of legality of card reader or its equivalent in our future elections since Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is the creation of law of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999.
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