The Theory and Practice of Electoral Processes in a Democratic Transition: A Comparative Study of Nigeria and South Africa, 1999-2004

Ifedi, Francisca Obiageli (2019) The Theory and Practice of Electoral Processes in a Democratic Transition: A Comparative Study of Nigeria and South Africa, 1999-2004. HOFA: African Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 2 (1). pp. 71-91. ISSN 2636-7173

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Abstract

Democratisation process has become the global demand of the present century. The Millennium Development Goal (MDG) gave credence to this development. Nigeria and South Africa have had a checkered history of dictatorship under military rule and obnoxious apartheid policy respectively. Both countries embraced the current wave in the 1990s. The exploration of this development is our central focus. To do this, the paper examined the following: the relationship between type of electoral system and the conduct of elections in Nigeria and South Africa, and the efficacy of majoritarian and proportional representation systems as applied in both. Our finding indicated that majoritarian system accounted for electoral irregularities; while proportional representation contributed to wide acceptance of polls. The data were generated from the secondary source. we recommended the adoption of the proportional electoral system as practiced in South Africa and absolute consitutionalism for both countries so as to engender the principles of rule of law.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: J Political Science > JA Political science (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
Depositing User: mrs chioma hannah
Date Deposited: 20 Oct 2020 13:51
Last Modified: 20 Oct 2020 13:51
URI: http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/2797

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