Investigation into Negative Activities towards Electoral Process in Nigeria and the Needs for proper Education and orientation
Journal Title: Academic Research International - Year 2015, Vol 6, Issue 4
Abstract
The Paper investigated negative activities towards Electoral Process in Nigeria and the needs for Education especially negative attitude of populace, activities of the mass media and use of electoral materials. This Paper adopted descriptive survey design which allowed the researchers to have vivid descriptions and explorations of these negativities. The study was carried by using research questions and simple mean statistical analysis with 2.50 as the cut-off point. This indicates that item with a mean value of 2.50 and above was of Agree while item with a mean value below 2.50 was of Disagree. Hence it was agreed, with 7 out 10 items and a cluster mean of 3.01 above 2.50 cut off mark, that attitude of the Populace towards elections was negative. It was also agreed, with 6 out 10 items and a cluster mean of 2.99 above 2.50 cut off mark, that activities of the Mass Media towards election were negative. It equally agreed, with 7 out of 10 items and a cluster mean of 2.89 above 2.50 cut off mark, that activities of the people towards the use of electoral materials were negative. To proffer solutions, the Paper suggested proper education in related areas such as advocacy, peaceful conduct and best practices. It therefore recommended that seminars and workshops should be organised, proper fund be allocated to electoral body and a special court be established in order to try electoral offenders.
Authors and Affiliations
Shittu Soliu, Dauda Ariya, Falade Olakunle, Ibrahim Hassan
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