THE ELECTORAL PROCESS AND DEMOCRATIC DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF INEC
- Project Research
- 1-5 Chapters
- Abstract : Available
- Table of Content: Available
- Reference Style: APA
- Recommended for : Student Researchers
- NGN 3000
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
The cornerstone of competitive elections and democracy is free and fair election. The credibility and legitimacy accorded an election victory is determined by the extent to which the process is free and fair (Garuba, 2007; Bogaards, 2007). Free and fair election serves the purpose of legitimizing such government. In fact, the quality of elections is part of the criteria for assessing the level of consolidation of new democracies. Elections are therefore considered as vital and indispensable for determining the democratic nature of apolitical system and ensuring national security. When election is not managed quite satisfactorily, it can pave the way for deeper ethnic and regional divisions, lost of legitimacy of elected authorities, protest, violent contestation, social explosion, and doubt about institutions, violence, and instability or even threaten the entire democratization process. In fact, poor management of elections is a real and prolific source of conflicts, violence, insecurity and instability (Hounkpe&Gueye, 2010). Low turnout in the 2016 compared to 2011 may be attributed to some factors. First, it might be an indication that previous election results were inflated.
Second, there was a heightened sense of insecurity among Nigerians, with causes such as the Boko Haram insurgency in the North, the possibility of the incumbent not willing to accept the outcome of the election should it not be in its favour, the effects of the election postponement, Also, there is the perception that ‘votes do not count’ and that the outcomes have been pre-decided by an elite minority. However, this study is examining the electoral process and national security comparing the 2011 and the 2016 general elections.
1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
The following are the objectives of this study:
- To examine the relationship between electoral process and democratic development in Nigeria.
- To examine the factors that promotes democratic development in an electoral process.
- To determine the electoral processes and the level of democratic development in Nigeria.
- To determine the role of INEC in promoting electoral processes in Nigeria.
- To recommend ways of improving electoral process and democratic development in Nigeria.
Related Project Materials
THE ROLE OF BUDGETING IN ACHIEVING FINANCIAL GOALS
THE ROLE OF BUDGETING IN ACHIEVING FINANCIAL GOALS
The objectives of this research are to: (1) analyze the role of budge...
INVESTIGATION OF OIL/DIESEL CONTAMINATION AND WASTE WATER SEEPAGE USING 2-D ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY AND GROUND PENETRATION RADAR
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background to the study: Soil has many varying functions aside...
TOXICITY STUDIES ON N-HEXANE AND METHANOL LEAF AND METHANOL SEED EXTRACTS OF JATROPHA CURCAS LINN. IN CHICKS AND MICE
Abstract
Jatropha curcas is a toxic plant commonly used as food and remedy for several diseases. This study was designed to evaluate the...
A SURVEY OF ARMED ROBBERY IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT
This is a Nigerian study, which initially aimed to examine ar...
INTRODUCTION TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE APPLICATION AND BENEFITS TO HUMAN LIFE
ABSTRACT
This study was intended to examine the historical development of artificial intelligence. This study was guided...
EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INDUSTRY-SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIPS IN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
Abstract: This research evaluates the effectiveness of industry-sponsored scholarships in s...
THE ROLE OF PARENTS IN THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHILD
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this research work is to examine the role of parents in the career development...
THE ROLE OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION IN SUPPORTING THE RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR
ABSTRACT: Developing vocational training modules for advanced robotics systems is essential for preparing students for careers in the fast-gro...
DEVELOPMENT OF TWO PSYCHOLOGICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR PREDICTING SAFETY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN SELECTED WORK ORGANISATIONS
ABSTRACT
The main objectives of this study are to: (i). develop two valid and reliable psychological instruments for assessing safety man...
ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF MALARIA PREVENTION STRATEGIES AMONG MOTHERS OF UNDER-FIVE CHILDREN
ABSTRACT
This study was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of malaria prevention strategies among mothers of under-...
