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The Phenomenon of Money Politics and Nigeria’s Democratization: An Exploration of the Fourth Republic

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  • Sakariyau Rauf Tunde
  • Aliu Fatima Lawal
  • Adamu Muhammed

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It is an established fact that money politics is a global phenomenon, its trend in Nigeria’s electoral system is worrisome. Buying and selling of votes has become an accepted norm in Nigeria’s political arrangement and which threatens her readiness to embrace democratic virtues. Vying for political posts is left for rich individuals due to the huge amount of money involved in preparation for elective offices. Though the electoral act regulates political finance, its application is not obtainable. The electoral body that is responsible for monitoring and regulating expenses of candidates has not been vibrant in such obligation. This makes it imperative in this study to explore the ugly phenomenon of money politics in Nigeria’s democracy via its implication for sustainable development. The paper infers that until Nigerians move from politics of money and adopt politics of ideology and creativity, advancement of the country’s democracy might be a mirage.

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  • Sakariyau Rauf Tunde & Aliu Fatima Lawal & Adamu Muhammed, 2015. "The Phenomenon of Money Politics and Nigeria’s Democratization: An Exploration of the Fourth Republic," Journal of Social Economics Research, Conscientia Beam, vol. 2(1), pages 1-9.
    • Handle: RePEc:pkp:josere:v:2:y:2015:i:1:p:1-9:id:1309
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    1. Omoleye Olabode, 2021. "Impact of Money Politics on Good Governance in South West Nigeria (2011-2019)," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 5(11), pages 497-507, November.

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