Electoral Violence in Nigerian Polity: Causes and Consequences
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چکیده
Nigerian polity over the years has witnessed several electoral processes and elections which have been characterized by various forms of violence. These equally resulted into negative indices such as political apathy among electorates, loss lives properties, low economic growth, poor standard living stunted development. The paper examines violence its prevalence in polity. focuses on factors behind continuous occurrences almost all conducted Nigeria at federal, state local government levels since independence. study is a qualitative research relied secondary sources information anchored elite theory theoretical framework analysis. finds that poverty, unemployment, financial inducement elective positions, bad governance loose security architecture others are causes Nigeria. further reveals creates fear electorates some interested candidates hinders their participation interests resulting apathy. posits an obstacle to good governance, peaceful coexistence development therefore recommends others, education, public enlightenment, eradication poverty through people oriented policies creation jobs for idle youths will help ameliorate
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Research in Social Science and Humanities
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2582-6220']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47505/ijrss.2022.v3.9.1