People’s Perception on Electoral Process in Nigeria: a Case Study of Oorelope Local Government Area of Oyo State
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science - Year 2019, Vol 24, Issue 1
Abstract
Democracy thrives on enabling ethos, practices and institutions that are fully or virtually matured so as to guarantee continuity through fair play, debate, compromise and opposition. It is in recognition of this that the paper examines the significance of people‟s perception on electoral process. It argues that credibility of elections in a democratic society engenders active involvement of citizens in politics. A sample of 180 people was chosen at random from three main zones in Igboho. Relying on empirical method of analysis, self-designed questionnaire was administered to collect data just as paired T-test was employed to analyse and interpret data. The findings indicate that the electorates express apathy owing to the usual practice where the electoral body compromised its integrity and honour and further unleashed credibility crisis on the government. This situation makes voters disillusioned because the outcome of elections, in most cases, is not a true reflection of their wishes. Based on this, the paper recommends an impartial electoral umpire, inculcation of democratic ethos in the society, and ensuring that the people are allowed to decide for themselves the type of government and political leadership deemed appropriate.
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Rasheed Isau Olagoke
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