Investigating the Dynamics of the ethno-religious polarization on Election Outcomes: A case of Nigeria 2023 General Election

2023-03-01

2023-12-01

Not applicable

The research design that the investigator would be used within the context of the research ethics will be qualitative and quantitative methods. To have a reliable data, the source of the data are primary and secondary. That's, the investigator will use both structured and unstructured questionnaires. This will give room for open minded responses to have qualitative data. Interview with political stakeholders would be conducted to have accurate and logical hints on the significance roles religious and ethnic diversity play in the democratization sustainability in Nigeria. Examination of relevant records would be examined for administrative data purposes. By and large, the investigator will collect quantitative and qualitative data using a combination of research techniques such as questionnaires, Interview, observations, documents, and secondary data to give an accurate, reliable and valid research results.

It's projected to randomly pick one state in each Nigeria geopolitical zones. One state from North East, North West, North Central, South East, South South, and South West parts of the country respectively.

Ethnicity identity
Religious identity
Political parties
General public

No

The sample technique to be used in this research project will cut across religious faith, ethnic identities, political leaderships, and adults voters of the selected areas. For the purpose of this research, 150 Christians and Muslims each respondents would be selected and 50 other faiths would also among those who the investigator will interview. At random, 50 political parties' stakeholders, 50 religious leaders, and 50 ethnic leaders would be selected tactically to know their views. Similarly,

500 respondents in total.

150 Christians;
150 Muslims;
50 other religions;
50 political party stakeholders;
50 Muslim leaders; and
50 Christian Leaders