Credible Elections: A Panacea for Democratic Consolidation in Nigeria

Abstract

This paper examines the role of credible elections in consolidating democracy in Nigeria. Adopting 
the classical theory of democracy as its theoretical framework, the study aims to gain insight into 
the dynamics of the country's electoral process. The paper utilizes secondary sources for data 
collection. From the review and analysis, it is evident that credible elections in Nigeria have been 
undermined by corruption, electoral violence, monetization, and a dependent electoral body. 
Therefore, the paper recommends that the electoral body should be independent to conduct 
elections in line with electoral laws and global best practices.