Electoral violence and the challenges of democratic consolidation in Nigeria Department:Public Administration By: AdeleyeJoshua Project ID: 9661 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1 Price:₦5000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis work assesses electoral violence and the challenges of democratic consolidation in Nigeria using Kogi State as the case study. The objectives of this project are to: examine the causes of election crises in Nigeria, evaluate the effects of election crises on democratic consolidation, determine the implications of electoral malpractices on democratic consolidation in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic, examine the challenges of democratic consolidation in Nigeria and to access mechanism towards free and fair and credible elections in Kogi State. The methodology adopted in gathering data was the descriptive method, both primary and secondary methods. The major instrument used to gather data from primary sources is the questionnaire. From a population of 3, 278, 487, a sample size of 700 respondents was selected using a simple random sampling technique. Findings revealed that electoral violence has threatened the consolidation of democracy in most emerging democracies in Nigeria, resulting in the killings and destruction of property before, during, and after elections. It was also concluded that corruption and godfatherism are challenges to democratic consolidation in Nigeria. it was recommended that Government at all levels should ensure that electoral offenders before, during and after the elections are arrested and made to face the court of law. This will serve as a deterrent to the financiers and foot soldiers that use violence to promote their political objectives. The government should create employment opportunities so as to reduce the high level of poverty in Nigerian society. and since democracy is about ensuring a good life and peaceful coexistence, there is a need for us to embrace peace and reject crises during elections so as to consolidate the hard-earned democracy. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Public Administration project topics and materials you might be interested in»Impact of industrial conflict on the performance of workers in the government parastatal (a case study of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)»Human resources as a catalyst for economic growth and development in Nigeria (a case study of Abuja municipal area council) »The influence of effective personnel management practice in organization performance»Local government financial autonomy and grass root development in Nigeria (a case study of Afikpo north local government area)»Effects of delayed payment of lecturers salaries and wages on students performance»Manpower training and development as a tool for effective performance in public sector in Nigeria»The impact of poor revenue generation on the development of Local Government Areas»Fuel subsidy removal and the Nigerian economy (a case study of Abakiliki local government area, Ebonyi state) »Enhancing political stability in Nigeria through good governance ( a case study of Abia state)»Niger-Delta crisis and its impact on socio-economic development in Nigeria»Accountability and corruption in local government in Nigeria (Case study of Bonny local government area of Rivers state)»Political instability a major hindrance to effective policy implementation and good governance (a case study of Nigeria 1983 -1999)»Bureaucracy and efficiency (a case study of Enugu state civil service)»The assessment of the roles of local government towards rural development - a case study of Katcha local government area of Niger state»Impact of collective bargaining techniques on industrial relations practice (a case study of two selected firms from NUPENG and NUBIFE)