ELECTORAL VIOLENCE: A CASE STUDY OF THE GOVERNORSHIP ELECION HELD IN IMO STATE ON 11TH NOVEMBER, 2023

Abstract

It was another sad tale of electoral violence during the 11th November, 2023 Governorship election in Imo State. The said election has come and gone, but the electoral violence that characterized the said election is still fresh in our minds. During the said election a lot of electoral violence took place. This development brings to fore the issue of electoral violence on our journey to democracy. This paper examines the incidences, causes and effects of electoral violence and its corresponding effects to our democracy with particular reference to the Governorship elections held in Imo State on 11th November, 2023.