THE ANALYSIS OF THE INCIDENTS OF ELECTORAL MALPRACTICES IN THE 2023 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN OYO STATE
Conducted amidst notable electoral reforms and technological advancements especially the Electoral Act 2022 and the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) the 2023 presidential election in Oyo State, Nigeria, though improved, was tainted by rampant electoral frauds involving vote buying, ballot...
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Conducted amidst notable electoral reforms and technological advancements especially the Electoral Act 2022 and the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) the 2023 presidential election in Oyo State, Nigeria, though improved, was tainted by rampant electoral frauds involving vote buying, ballot box theft, voter intimidation, and technological malfunctions. This paper investigates the nature and forms of these malpractices, evaluates how well electoral reforms serve to regulate them, and studies their influence on voter confidence, participation, and the legal validity and acceptability of the election result. Using Institutional Theory, the paper looks at how institutional shortcomings drove ongoing electoral fraud by means of a qualitative research approach based on secondary sources including reports, media analysis, and academic publications. The findings indicate that while legal and technological innovations were commendable, their implementation was affected by systemic inefficiencies, inadequate training, and poor enforcement strategies. The study concludes with recommendations intended to enhance electoral integrity, institutional responsibility, and democratic government in Nigeria.
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| spelling | doaj-art-62cbc5e6df3f4d4bbf3282cfe8df2ae32025-08-20T03:41:32ZengFederal University WukariInternational Studies Journal2756-46492025-06-0192THE ANALYSIS OF THE INCIDENTS OF ELECTORAL MALPRACTICES IN THE 2023 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN OYO STATECLEMENT C. MBAH 0AGARY NWOKOYE1IKWUOMA SUNDAY UDOCHUKWU2OJO AKINWUNMI IDOWU3DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE, CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY, IGBARIAMDEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE, CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY, IGBARIAMDEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS AKOKADEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA Conducted amidst notable electoral reforms and technological advancements especially the Electoral Act 2022 and the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) the 2023 presidential election in Oyo State, Nigeria, though improved, was tainted by rampant electoral frauds involving vote buying, ballot box theft, voter intimidation, and technological malfunctions. This paper investigates the nature and forms of these malpractices, evaluates how well electoral reforms serve to regulate them, and studies their influence on voter confidence, participation, and the legal validity and acceptability of the election result. Using Institutional Theory, the paper looks at how institutional shortcomings drove ongoing electoral fraud by means of a qualitative research approach based on secondary sources including reports, media analysis, and academic publications. The findings indicate that while legal and technological innovations were commendable, their implementation was affected by systemic inefficiencies, inadequate training, and poor enforcement strategies. The study concludes with recommendations intended to enhance electoral integrity, institutional responsibility, and democratic government in Nigeria. https://wissjournals.com.ng/index.php/wiss/article/view/637Electoral malpracticeBVASvoter trustelectoral reformsOyo State2023 elections |
| spellingShingle | CLEMENT C. MBAH AGARY NWOKOYE IKWUOMA SUNDAY UDOCHUKWU OJO AKINWUNMI IDOWU THE ANALYSIS OF THE INCIDENTS OF ELECTORAL MALPRACTICES IN THE 2023 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN OYO STATE International Studies Journal Electoral malpractice BVAS voter trust electoral reforms Oyo State 2023 elections |
| title | THE ANALYSIS OF THE INCIDENTS OF ELECTORAL MALPRACTICES IN THE 2023 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN OYO STATE |
| title_full | THE ANALYSIS OF THE INCIDENTS OF ELECTORAL MALPRACTICES IN THE 2023 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN OYO STATE |
| title_fullStr | THE ANALYSIS OF THE INCIDENTS OF ELECTORAL MALPRACTICES IN THE 2023 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN OYO STATE |
| title_full_unstemmed | THE ANALYSIS OF THE INCIDENTS OF ELECTORAL MALPRACTICES IN THE 2023 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN OYO STATE |
| title_short | THE ANALYSIS OF THE INCIDENTS OF ELECTORAL MALPRACTICES IN THE 2023 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN OYO STATE |
| title_sort | analysis of the incidents of electoral malpractices in the 2023 presidential election in oyo state |
| topic | Electoral malpractice BVAS voter trust electoral reforms Oyo State 2023 elections |
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