ELECTORAL AGGRESSION AND VOTER DISENGAGEMENT IN NIGERIA: A THREAT TO DEMOCRATIC CONSOLIDATION

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between electoral aggression and voter disengagement in Nigeria, with a focus on the challenges to democratic consolidation. Electoral violence, voter intimidation, and manipulation have become pervasive issues in Nigeria's electoral process, contributing to widespread disillusionment and disengagement. Drawing on existing literature and empirical evidence, this study highlights the complex dynamics at play and argues that addressing electoral aggression and voter disengagement requires a comprehensive approach that includes electoral reform, civic education, and the promotion of transparency and accountability. This study examines the relationship between electoral aggression and voter disengagement in Nigeria, with a focus on the challenges to democratic consolidation. The study reveals that electoral aggression is a significant predictor of voter disengagement, and that the latter can have far-reaching consequences for democratic governance. The study recommends electoral reform, civic education, and the promotion of transparency and accountability to address these challenges. The study's findings have significant implications for democratic consolidation and sustainable development in Nigeria.