IMPACT OF POVERTY ON POLITICAL PARTICIPATION IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF BAUCHI LOCAL GOVERNMENT

ABSTRACT This study is to examine the Impact of poverty on political participation in Nigeria: A case study of Bauchi Local Government Area. The objectives of this paper is to examine the trend of poverty and poverty rate in Bauchi L.G.A, to examine the relationship between poverty on political participation in Bauchi LG.A, to ascertain the impact of poverty on political participation in Bauchi L.G.A. Cyclical Interdependence Theory was used to guide the research assumption. The present research was based on the quantitative method. The study found that point, the research questions are examined against the major finding of the study. With reference to the data obtained from the field work, the research questions earlier proposed has been tested so as to determine their validity. Ensure gifts & hospitality meet key criteria is the possible way if tackling effect of corruption. Henceforth, the finding shows 232 (62.5%) of the respondents strongly agreed that Low economic freedom, 81 (21%) of the respondents agreed, 26 (7%) of the respondents strongly disagree, 5 (1.3%) of the respondents disagreed while 30 (7.8%) of the respondents are undecided. The result showed that Low economic freedom. Base on the finding of the study the following recommendation were made; policy guidelines on major areas of operation must be clearly articulated and communicated as required down the line. A code of work ethics must be put in place, publicized and strictly enforced. Such a code will underscore accountability, diligence and responsibility in the execution of duties. Base on the findings the following recommendation were made; The mass media, that is radio, television, newspaper, magazines and other social networks should be involved in creating awareness among people regarding the steps taken by the government towards poverty eradication. People should be allowed to participated in the decision making process of their society. Government should not claim that it knows what people needs as development in one society may not be the case in another society.