VOTERS EDUCATION AND CREDIBLE ELECTION IN NIGERIA

A SURVEY OF 2023 GENERAL ELECTION

Abstract

This study examined the 2023 general election, with particular emphases on voters education towards a credible electoral process. A survey design was employed and a simple random sampling was used. The instrument used for the collection of data was a structured questionnaire on the 5-point Likert scale measurement. A sample size of 375 respondents representing 95 percent of the targeted population. A table was constructed for; frequency counts, percentage and mean are compiled to provide answers to the research question. The study is however sourced predominantly from primary source with the aid of questionnaire. The finding shows that religon, voting patterns and ethnicity significantly affect the outcome of the 2023 general election in Nigeria. Based on the findings, the study recommended that, Nigeria should discard the belief and notion of three (3) main ethnic groups officially recognized (Hausa, Igbo & Yoruba) in order to give the numerous ethnic groups identity and media should support the formation of an inclusive government, cutting across tribes and religion in the country to reduce the negative impact of ethnicity and religion in the country.