INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION (INEC) AND GOOD GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA (2015 – 2023)

Okeke, Jude Chinegwunze and Nebo, Ogochukwu E.S. and Onwe, Sunday Onwe (2025) INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION (INEC) AND GOOD GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA (2015 – 2023). UNIJERPS Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, 20 (1). pp. 184-195.

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Abstract

Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, has grappled with the challenges of good governance since its independence from Britain in 1960 despite its vast natural resources and economic potential. Independent National Electoral Commission was established to promote good governance through credible electoral process. As such, the study titled “Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Good Governance in Nigeria between 2015 and 2023” was aimed to determine whether Independent National Electoral Commission has enhanced quality leadership in Nigeria (2015-2023); ascertain the extent to which Independent National Electoral Commission has promoted transparency in governance in Nigeria between 2015 and 2023; and find out if Independent National Electoral Commission has ensured accountability in governance in Nigeria between 2015 and 2023. The study adopted institutional theory. Content analysis design was adopted for the study. The study revealed that Independent National Electoral Commission has not significantly enhanced quality leadership in Nigeria between 2015 and 2023; Independent National Electoral Commission has not significantly promoted transparency in governance in Nigeria between 2015 and 2023; Independent National Electoral Commission has not significantly ensured accountability in governance in Nigeria between 2015 and 2023. The implication is that INEC has significantly not promoted good governance in Nigeria. The study therefore recommended that There is need for Independent National Electoral Commission to conduct free and fair elections in order to enhance quality leadership in Nigeria, there is urgent need for Independent National Electoral Commission be free and fair in order to promote transparency in governance in Nigeria; and there is need for Independent National Electoral Commission to ensure leaders are elected by the people to ensure accountability in governance in Nigeria.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: J Political Science > J General legislative and executive papers
Divisions: Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
Depositing User: mrs chioma hannah
Date Deposited: 23 Aug 2025 21:25
Last Modified: 23 Aug 2025 21:25
URI: http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/5189

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