THE ROLE OF FOREIGN ELECTION OBSERVERS IN NIGERIA.

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  • Author(s): Oshodi, Ademola
  • Source:
    Contemporary Review. Jan2005, Vol. 286 Issue 1668, p17-22. 6p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      POLITICAL campaigns; NIGERIAN politics & government; ELECTION monitoring; DEMOCRACY; MILITARY government
    • Subject Terms:
      NIGERIAReport Available
    • Abstract:
      The article informs on the concept of foreign election observers and their role in the elections in Nigeria. The journey from the military regime democratic rule, with the conditions prior to and during elections, and in view of the existence of foreign observers on election day, are crucial factors that have to be considered in the judgment of elections and democracy in Nigeria. Foreign advisors have been addressing the need to have the Nigerian electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission, strengthen its ability to conduct proper elections.