POLITICAL EDUCATION AND VOTERS’ BEHAVIOUR IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF THE 2019 GENERAL ELECTION IN LAGOS STATE

Abstract

This research delves into the relationship between political education and voters' behavior in Nigeria, with a specific focus on the 2019 general election in Lagos state. Leveraging political system theory and employing a quantitative methodology, the study aims to shed light on the impact of political education on voter decision-making processes and electoral outcomes in the Nigerian context. This study employs questionnaires to collect data from a diverse sample of eligible voters in Lagos, Nigeria. The data obtained was subjected to rigorous quantitative analysis, allowing for a thorough examination of the extent to which political education influenced voters' political engagement, party preference, and overall electoral behavior. The research findings reveal that political education has positive impact on voters' behavior. This research provides valuable insights into the significance of political education in shaping voters' behavior in Nigeria, especially during the 2019 general election.