The causes and consequences of electoral malpractices in Ebonyi state - a case study of Afikpo South (Edda) local government area Department: Political Science By: joshco4u Project ID: 3387 Rating: (3.2) votes: 11Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThe sign of the origin of electoral malpractices in Nigerian politics started during the 1964 federal election. This was the first time an election was ever conducted in Nigeria since she became a Republic in 1963. Consequently, Electoral Malpractices have been the major problem facing Nigerian politics. This has brought rigging, victimization, intimidation and violent demonstrations in various parts of the country in protest against the electoral malpractices. The problem is that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) who is to maintain peace and order through its unbiased position became agents for intimidating voters of opposing political parties to the party in power. In this work, we shall appraise the roles of tribalism, monetization of Afikpo South (Edda) Local Government Area from the Pre-colonial era till 2015 general election in particular as our reference guide for analysis. We shall also critically evaluate the roles of elites and the power of incumbency in manipulating tribal and political consciousness in their quest for political power. We shall outline and discuss in detail those factors that are responsible for the causes of electoral malpractices in our political system and suggest the way forward for the eradication of electoral malpractices and all other anti-social practices responsible for undermining our political system. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Political Science project topics and materials you might be interested in»Federalism and national integration in Nigeria: issues and challenges»The role of local government in rural development: a study of Warri north local government area of Delta state»The role of political parties in democratic governance in Nigeria: a case study of PDP: 1999-2007»Dependency and underdevelopment in Africa: the Nigerian experience»Terrorism and Nigerias economy: an assessment of the boko haram insurgency»Nigerian federalism and local government autonomy»Women empowerment in Nigerian politics: (case study of Udi local government area)»Poverty reduction and sustainable development in Nigeria»Poverty and youth restiveness in Nigeria. An evaluation of the boko haram crisis»Corruption and underdevelopment (a case study of halliburton) »The socio-economic implications of the boko haram insurgence in Nigeria: 2009-2013»The impact of civil society organization on Nigerias socio-political development: An appraisal of civil liberties organization»The impact of public opinion on public policy in Nigeria: an appraisal of 2010-2012»Labour unrest and underdevelopment in Nigeria: an appraisal of 2000-2013»Military rule and political transition in Nigeria: An appraisal of Abacha regime (1993- 1998)