Social Media And Gubernatorial Elections In Nigeria: A Critical Discourse
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science - Year 2018, Vol 23, Issue 1
Abstract
This work is a conceptual discourse on the power of the media, especially in political communication and citizens‟ participation. The paper, leaning on the arguments of the theories of participatory and deliberative democracy as well as the theories of communication and social interaction, examines the different ways political stakeholders such as: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), politicians/political parties, the electorates, and Civil Society Organizations(CSOs), used the social media before, during and after the gubernatorial polls in selected states in Nigeria for political participation and electioneering processes. Extant evidence shows that the social media platforms have not only become tools for increased citizens‟ active political participations, but have also become platforms for the spread of hate speeches; and misinformation and/or fake news. Consequently, the paper concludes that with the General Election coming up in 2019 and intense political activity on social networks it becomes important for political actors to begin to come to terms with the increasing citizens‟ power to monitor election results and hold candidates accountable for previous mandate via different posts and chats. They should therefore begin to harness the ample opportunities inherent in the social media in defense of their political score cards and for a robust political engagement.
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Dr. Ifeoma Vivian Dunu
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