THE EFFECTS OF VOTER APATHY ON DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF AKWA IBOM STATE, 2011-2019 ELECTIONS
Abstract
This study examined the effects of voter apathy on democracy in Nigeria, a case study of Akwa Ibom state 2011-2015. The study was guided by three objectives which included examining the effect of electoral malpractices on voter’s apathy in Akwa Ibom State as well as determining the effect of electoral violence on voter’s apathy in Akwa Ibom state amongst others. Succinctly three research questions and two hypotheses steered this study. The theory of Political participation served as the theoretical framework of this study. The survey research was the research designed base of this study. The entire population of Akwa Ibom state particularly those of the voting ape served as the population of the study. The findings revealed amongst others that electoral malpractices significantly contribute to the issue of voter apathy in Akwa Ibom State. The study recommended amongst others that Government agencies, civil society organizations, and educational institutions should collaborate to educate citizens about the importance of their participation in the democratic process.
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