The effects of electoral malpractice on socioeconomic development of nigeria - case study of Kano state Department: Political Science By: odeniyi Project ID: 6131 Rating: (3.5) votes: 2Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis research work examines the impact of electoral malpractice and the socio-economic development of Nigeria with a case study of Kano state between 1999-2015. Using the elite theory, the study explores and investigates the role played by the elites to acquire political power, by all means, to further their nest, with specific emphasis on Kano state. Adopting a qualitative method based on secondary and primary data, qualitative and quantitative descriptive analysis, relevant data were generated and analyzed. Results of the analysis show that electoral malpractice in Kano state is as a result of the struggle for socio-economic power which, in most instances, those with the largest financial war chest, hijacked the electoral materials as well as Electoral officials. The study concludes among others that, to achieve development in Nigeria in general and, Kano State in particular, there is a need to sanitize the electoral system of this country. ...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)