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Effect of Vote Buying on Election Credibility During the 2023 Gubernatorial Elections in Taraba State Tsokwa, Solomon; Tigye, Ibrahim Danjuma
Journal of Multidisciplinary Science: MIKAILALSYS Vol 3 No 2 (2025): Journal of Multidisciplinary Science: MIKAILALSYS
Publisher : Darul Yasin Al Sys

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/mikailalsys.v3i2.5307

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This study investigates the prevalence, methods, and impacts of vote buying during the 2023 gubernatorial election in Taraba State, Nigeria. Using a descriptive survey research design, the study aimed to examine respondents' attitudes, perceptions, and opinions regarding vote buying. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire from a sample of 390 respondents, selected through a multi-stage sampling technique across three senatorial zones in Taraba State. The sample included voters who had participated in the election, with purposive sampling used to ensure representation. The findings reveal that vote buying was a widespread issue, with financial and material incentives, such as cash and gifts, being the primary methods employed by politicians. The study identified several factors contributing to the prevalence of vote buying, including economic hardship, lack of political education, weak enforcement of electoral laws, and low trust in political institutions. Furthermore, the practice of vote buying significantly influenced voters' decisions, with many indicating that financial inducements swayed their voting choices. The study concludes that vote buying undermines the integrity of the electoral process and has serious implications for democratic governance in Nigeria. The researcher recommends strengthening electoral laws, enhancing voter education, addressing economic inequality, and promoting transparency in campaign financing to reduce the prevalence of vote buying in future elections.
The Impact of the 2022 Electoral Reform on the Credibility of the 2023 General Elections in Nigeria Tsokwa, Solomon; Nwanegbo, C. Jaja
International Journal of Education, Culture, and Society Vol 2 No 3 (2024): International Journal of Education, Culture, and Society
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/ijecs.v2i3.3831

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Over the years, Nigeria has faced serious election fraud, leading many Nigerians to lose confidence in the electoral process. In 2022, the new Electoral Act was introduced, creating more opportunities for the integration of technologies like BVAS and IREV to improve voter accreditation, result transmission, and real-time election viewership for all stakeholders. This development was welcomed by many Nigerians who hoped the Act would restore voter confidence in the country. However, the outcome of the elections, particularly the presidential elections, indicated that the Act failed to meet the expectations of Nigerians. This study therefore examined the Electoral Act 2022 and the election credibility of the 2023 elections. It explored why the Act failed to mitigate insecurity and ensure effective transmission and viewing of election results, which are key to free and fair elections. Using a mixed research approach to data collection and analysis, the study drew on direct responses from voters and stakeholders, scholarly literature, media reports, and findings from election observer groups. The results indicate that while the Act provides a legal framework for stronger elections in Nigeria, it has not sufficiently ensured a free and fair election in the presidential polls. The study concludes that the Act alone cannot guarantee transparent elections due to poor implementation by stakeholders and certain grey areas in the Act that were exploited for election manipulation. The researcher recommends revisiting or strengthening these grey areas to prevent manipulation by elites and ensuring effective implementation by all stakeholders. Specifically, the study suggests the integration of technological advancements, such as blockchain for secure voting, electronic voting systems to enhance accessibility, geospatial technology for better logistics management, and secure mobile applications for real-time results transmission, to further bolster election credibility and transparency in Nigeria.
Co-Authors Nwanegbo, C. Jaja Tigye, Ibrahim Danjuma