Political violence and the electoral process in nigeria an overview of the 2007 presidential election.

Chapter ONE

INTRODUCTION

• 1.1Introduction
• 1.2Background of Study
• 1.3Problem Statement
• 1.4Objective of Study
• 1.5Limitation of Study
• 1.6Scope of Study
• 1.7Significance of Study
• 1.8Structure of the Research
• 1.9Definition of Terms

Chapter TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

• 2.1Overview of Political Violence
• 2.2Historical Context of Political Violence in Nigeria
• 2.3Impact of Political Violence on the Electoral Process
• 2.4Theoretical Frameworks on Political Violence
• 2.5Factors Contributing to Political Violence in Elections
• 2.6International Perspectives on Political Violence
• 2.7Case Studies of Political Violence in Electoral Processes
• 2.8Role of Media in Reporting Political Violence
• 2.9Strategies for Preventing Political Violence
• 2.10Comparative Analysis of Political Violence in Electoral Processes

Chapter THREE

SYSTEM DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION

• 3.1Research Methodology Overview
• 3.2Research Design and Approach
• 3.3Sampling Techniques
• 3.4Data Collection Methods
• 3.5Data Analysis Procedures
• 3.6Ethical Considerations
• 3.7Limitations of Methodology
• 3.8Validity and Reliability

Chapter FOUR

SYSTEM TESTING AND EVALUATION

• 4.1Analysis of Data Collected
• 4.2Findings on Political Violence in the 2007 Nigerian Presidential Election
• 4.3Comparison with Other Elections
• 4.4Impact of Political Violence on Election Results
• 4.5Perceptions of Key Stakeholders on Political Violence
• 4.6Recommendations for Addressing Political Violence
• 4.7Policy Implications
• 4.8Future Research Directions

Chapter FIVE

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

• 5.1Summary of Findings
• 5.2Conclusion
• 5.3Implications for Electoral Processes
• 5.4Recommendations for Future Action
• 5.5Contribution to Existing Literature