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Intra Party Politics as a Veritable Tool for Democratic Consolidation in Nigeria: Assessment of PDP (Peoples Democratic Party) And G5 in 2023 General Election

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  • Prof. AbdulRauf Ambali

    (Department of Politics and Governance, Kwara State University, P.M.B. 1530 Malete, Ilorin Nigeria.)

  • Adisa, Olufemi Peniel

    (Department of Political Science, School of Secondary Education, Arts and Social Science Programmes, Emmanuel Alayande College of Education Oyo, P.M.B. 1010 Oyo State, Nigeria)

  • Dr. Muhammed Idris Danjuma

    (Department of Politics and Governance, Kwara State University, P.M.B. 1530 Malete, Ilorin Nigeria.)

Abstract

This paper clearly investigates the role of intra party politics as a tool for democratic consolidation in Nigeria, with a search light in Peoples Democratic Party and the role of G5. In doing this the researchers uses purposive sampling technique in selecting four different States where 30 respondents each were randomly selected from political science department. A structured questionnaire was adopted as instrument for this study, using simple percentage and Paired Sample Statistics method for its data analysis. The findings shows the indispensability of intra party politics on the sustenance of democracy in the country as well as some hindrances because of players egocentric attitudes. In conclusion certain recommendations were made by the researcher; respecting the fundamental rights of other people in the field, playing the political games by its rules and participation in politics with the spirit of sportsmanship (just to participate and not to win by do or die affair).

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  • Prof. AbdulRauf Ambali & Adisa, Olufemi Peniel & Dr. Muhammed Idris Danjuma, 2023. "Intra Party Politics as a Veritable Tool for Democratic Consolidation in Nigeria: Assessment of PDP (Peoples Democratic Party) And G5 in 2023 General Election," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 7(6), pages 1037-1045, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:7:y:2023:i:6:p:1037-1045
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