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Research Article | Volume 4 Issue 6 (Nov-Dec, 2022)
The Role of INEC(Independent National Electoral Commission) In Strengthening Nigeria Democracy Through Voting Behavior
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Abstract

The paper accordingly aims to among other things investigate the roles played by the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), in the mobilization of citizens for the General elections, the factors that induced citizens‟ participation as well as the level of conformity of the political behavior of the electorate with electoral guidelines. The paper also seeks to assess the extent to which participation and voting behavior contributed to the credibility and success of the polls. To achieve this aim, descriptive research design was used for the study. It was recommended that INEC should be able to provide quality voting equipment for the citizens of the Nigeria. INEC must be able to carry out free, fair and credible elections. The study concludes that effective political participation and the voting behavior of citizens tantamount the effectiveness of the political process and it is thus recommended amongst other things that for political stability to be maintained, the electoral process must be accommodating, and allow for expression of the electoral freedom of the people as well as giving cognizance to the socio-economic wellbeing of the people.

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