Voters’ Apathy and Electoral Processes and Outcomes in Nigeria: An Examination of Unresolved Issues.
Abstract
This study examined the relationship that existed between voters’ apathy and electoral processes and outcomes in Nigeria. The objective of the study was to determine whether any relationship existed between voters’ apathy and electoral outcomes in Nigeria. The theoretical frameworks adopted for the study were the Rational Choice theory and the Political Alienation theory. The study used descriptive research method to describe characteristics of the population being studied. It aimed to accurately and systematically describe the phenomenon of voters’ apathy in Nigeria’s elections. Voters’ apathy means a general decline in citizen’s involvement in the political activities of a particular country. Causes of voters’ apathy according to this study included the belief by voters that all political candidates are the same in deceit, lack of political accountability by the politicians, failed promises of political leaders, corruption, violence, lack of proper mobilization of the electorates for election, lack of credible leaders, security challenges during election and lack of faith in the electoral umpire by the voters. The effect of voters’ apathy was such that it could sharply reduce the number of people whose voices are heard in an election. It was concluded from the study that government should restore the confidence of the voters during elections by ensuring that their votes actually counted. Finally, it was recommended among others that voters’ education be aggressively pursued along with the de-monetization of the voting process in Nigeria. The study would be a further contribution to de-escalate the despicable incident of voters’ apathy in Nigeria.
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