Exploring The Nexus Between Insecurity, Development, And Electoral Integrity: Implications For Local Governance In Nigeria

Abstract

The paper examines the intricate connections between development, election integrity, and insecurity in Nigeria, focusing on the implications for local government. Using a holistic approach, it investigates how insecurity undermines democratic processes, jeopardizing the goals of the community and the socio-political system. The study uses both empirical data and theoretical frameworks to clarify these connections. The research highlights the difficulties communities have in holding fair elections and investigates the relationship between election fraud, underdevelopment, and insecurity in Nigeria in light of security concerns. The research highlights the difficulties communities encounter in holding fair elections in light of security concerns and investigates the relationship between election fraud, underdevelopment,