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Electoral Offences in Nigeria: Legal Issues and Challenges

Authors
Mustapha Alhaji Bila1, *, Rohizan Bt Halim2, Yuhanif Yusof3
1Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic, Bauchi, Nigeria
2Universiti, Utara Malaysia, Sintok, Malaysia
3Universiti Utara Malaysia, Sintok, Malaysia
*Corresponding author.
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Mustapha Alhaji Bila
Available Online 10 January 2024.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-352-8_27How to use a DOI?
Keywords
electoral offences; malpractice; punishment
Abstract

Every country’s democracy is measured by the successes of its elections. Elections that meet the yearnings of the electorates are an election that is peaceful, free, fair credible is free from any malpractice. However, conducting an election which is free from misdeeds is crucial in Nigeria. Almost all elections in Nigeria are characterized by one form of violence or other example, ballot snatching/BVAS (Bio medal Voter Automated Systems) snatching and or destruction, rigging, assassination, arson, murder, duress etc. Since pre-independence up till today, these malpractices largely affect the outcome of election results. Electoral offences can be committed before, during and after elections. Electoral offences were made criminal by the legislation to achieve success in the elections. Yet there are some lacunas which need to be addressed. The methodology adopted is qualitative. The paper recommends creating awareness and imposing stringent punishments through the effective implementation of relevant legislation.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 12th UUM International Legal Conference 2023 (UUMILC 2023)
Series
Atlantis Highlights in Social Sciences, Education and Humanities
Publication Date
10 January 2024
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10.2991/978-94-6463-352-8_27
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2667-128X
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10.2991/978-94-6463-352-8_27How to use a DOI?
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© 2024 The Author(s)
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