Separatist Threat, Militarization and Voter Turnout: Exploring the Dynamics of the 2017 Governorship Election in Anambra State, Nigeria

Autor:	Christian Ezeibe, Ambrose O. Iheanacho, Peter O. Mbah, Christopher Okonkwo Eze, Thaddeus Chidi Nzeadibe, Chikodiri Nwangwu
Rok vydání:	2020
Předmět:	State (polity) Political economy media_common.quotation_subject Political science Geography Planning and Development Voter turnout Development Militarization media_common
Zdroj:	Journal of Asian and African Studies. 55:1093-1107
ISSN:	1745-2538 0021-9096
DOI:	10.1177/0021909620907934
Popis:	Using the qual-dominant mixed methods approach, this study analysed the impact of the separatist threat and the militarization of elections on voter turnout during the 2017 governorship election in Anambra State, Nigeria. Findings indicate that perceived and real marginalization of the Igbo in Nigeria’s state-building is largely driving the neo-Biafra separatist threat to boycott elections in Anambra State. This does not only account for the state militarization of elections in order to guarantee security; it also inadvertently engendered fear among citizens, undermined voter turnout and exacerbated political exclusion. This study concludes that inclusive political development presents an opportunity for de-escalation of separatist threats, demilitarization of elections and enhancement of voter turnout in Nigeria.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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