AN APPRAISAL OF NAIRA REDESIGN MONETARY POLICY: IMPLICATIONS ON THE 2023 GENERAL ELECTION IN NIGERIA
In October 2022, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued directives regarding introducing new naira notes to replace the current denominations of 200, 500, and 1,000 naira notes. This policy, implemented in January 2023, had implications for the 2023 general elections. This...
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In October 2022, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued directives regarding introducing new naira notes to replace the current denominations of 200, 500, and 1,000 naira notes. This policy, implemented in January 2023, had implications for the 2023 general elections. This paper investigated the introduction of new naira notes and their implications for the 2023 general elections. The paper employed a qualitative approach, utilizing secondary data from a comprehensive review of academic journals, case reports, and other online sources. The rational choice theory was used to guide the study. The findings revealed that introducing the new naira notes generated many reactions among political elites and citizens. While some argued that the policy would help curb vote buying, others argued that it would only make buying votes more difficult and expensive. The findings also revealed that despite the significant reduction in the rate of vote buying in the 2023 general elections, vote buying persists. This suggests that more than the naira redesign policy is needed to curb vote buying in the country. The paper concludes that voter education is crucial to curbing the incessant buying and selling of votes that have characterized most general elections in Nigeria. The electoral body and the government should embark on an aggressive voter education campaign to discourage vote-selling and buying.
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| spelling | doaj-art-eb307095acb24a2abeaadb31959031242025-02-10T09:59:58ZengFederal University WukariInternational Studies Journal2756-46492024-09-0186AN APPRAISAL OF NAIRA REDESIGN MONETARY POLICY: IMPLICATIONS ON THE 2023 GENERAL ELECTION IN NIGERIAPROMISE JUDE EMORDI0MOHAMMED OSITARE SULE1EZEKA IFEANYICHUKWU2NELSON AKPEVWE OLOKPA3AGUSTINE IKECHUKWU UTULU4DELTA STATE POLYTECHNIC, OGWASHI-UKUDELTA STATE POLYTECHNIC, OGWASHI-UKUCENTRE OF STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP AND YOUTH ORIENTATION (CENSTLEYO), ABUJA, NIGERIA.DELTA STATE POLYTECHNIC, OGWASHI-UKUDELTA STATE POLYTECHNIC, OGWASHI-UKU In October 2022, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued directives regarding introducing new naira notes to replace the current denominations of 200, 500, and 1,000 naira notes. This policy, implemented in January 2023, had implications for the 2023 general elections. This paper investigated the introduction of new naira notes and their implications for the 2023 general elections. The paper employed a qualitative approach, utilizing secondary data from a comprehensive review of academic journals, case reports, and other online sources. The rational choice theory was used to guide the study. The findings revealed that introducing the new naira notes generated many reactions among political elites and citizens. While some argued that the policy would help curb vote buying, others argued that it would only make buying votes more difficult and expensive. The findings also revealed that despite the significant reduction in the rate of vote buying in the 2023 general elections, vote buying persists. This suggests that more than the naira redesign policy is needed to curb vote buying in the country. The paper concludes that voter education is crucial to curbing the incessant buying and selling of votes that have characterized most general elections in Nigeria. The electoral body and the government should embark on an aggressive voter education campaign to discourage vote-selling and buying. https://wissjournals.com.ng/index.php/wiss/article/view/464Electioncurrency redesignelectoral processelectoral integrityvote buyingvoter education |
| spellingShingle | PROMISE JUDE EMORDI MOHAMMED OSITARE SULE EZEKA IFEANYICHUKWU NELSON AKPEVWE OLOKPA AGUSTINE IKECHUKWU UTULU AN APPRAISAL OF NAIRA REDESIGN MONETARY POLICY: IMPLICATIONS ON THE 2023 GENERAL ELECTION IN NIGERIA International Studies Journal Election currency redesign electoral process electoral integrity vote buying voter education |
| title | AN APPRAISAL OF NAIRA REDESIGN MONETARY POLICY: IMPLICATIONS ON THE 2023 GENERAL ELECTION IN NIGERIA |
| title_full | AN APPRAISAL OF NAIRA REDESIGN MONETARY POLICY: IMPLICATIONS ON THE 2023 GENERAL ELECTION IN NIGERIA |
| title_fullStr | AN APPRAISAL OF NAIRA REDESIGN MONETARY POLICY: IMPLICATIONS ON THE 2023 GENERAL ELECTION IN NIGERIA |
| title_full_unstemmed | AN APPRAISAL OF NAIRA REDESIGN MONETARY POLICY: IMPLICATIONS ON THE 2023 GENERAL ELECTION IN NIGERIA |
| title_short | AN APPRAISAL OF NAIRA REDESIGN MONETARY POLICY: IMPLICATIONS ON THE 2023 GENERAL ELECTION IN NIGERIA |
| title_sort | appraisal of naira redesign monetary policy implications on the 2023 general election in nigeria |
| topic | Election currency redesign electoral process electoral integrity vote buying voter education |
| url | https://wissjournals.com.ng/index.php/wiss/article/view/464 |
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