Election-less or non-election democracy: a missing link in finding permanent solutions to the problem of electoral malpractices in the politics of Nigeria. Issue 2 (2nd April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Abuza, Andrew Ejovwo
• Is Part Of: Commonwealth law bulletin. Volume 46:Issue 2(2020)
• Page Start: 270
• Page End: 299
• Publication Date: 2020-04-02
• Subjects: Law -- Commonwealth countries -- Periodicals; 349.11241
• DOI: 10.1080/03050718.2020.1767667
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0305-0718

Abstract

Abstract : The Nigerian Government has taken measures to address the problem of electoral malpractices in the politics of Nigeria. This article examines the problem of electoral malpractices in the politics of Nigeria. The research methodology adopted is mainly doctrinal analysis of applicable primary and secondary sources. It is the author's view that governmental efforts to address the problem of electoral malpractices, as represented by these measures, have not yielded the desired results, as electoral malpractices continue unabated in the politics of Nigeria. The author suggests, among other recommendations, that the Nigerian Government should adopt election-less or non-election democracy.