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Rational Choice Analysis and Political Party Switching in Nigerian Politics: Beyond Efanodor-Obeten, Harriet; Itakpe, Mohammed Lawal
Indonesian Journal of Political Studies Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): October
Publisher : Department of Political Sciences, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15642/ijps.2025.5.2.168-183

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This study investigates the systemic phenomenon of political party switching in Nigeria, employing Rational Choice Theory (RCT) to deconstruct the underlying motivations behind frequent defections. Relying on a qualitative analysis of secondary data, the research argues that Nigerian politicians prioritize calculated self-interest specifically electoral advantage, access to state resources, and political survival over ideological allegiance. The findings demonstrate that this culture of opportunistic defection significantly undermines political stability, weakens governance, and retards democratic consolidation by eroding institutional trust and fostering voter apathy. Consequently, the study proposes critical policy reforms, including the rigorous enforcement of anti-defection laws, the strengthening of internal party democracy, and the implementation of transparent political financing regulations. These measures are posited as essential for transitioning towards a stable, ideology-driven political system that supports long-term democratic deepening in Nigeria.
Co-Authors Itakpe, Mohammed Lawal