MANIPULATION OF ETHNO-RELIGIOUS SENTIMENT IN THE 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS: IMPLICATIONS ON NIGERIA’S UNITY

The Nigeria’s multi-ethnic and multi-religious settings constituted a huge socio-political problem that are inimical to Nigeria’s national unity. Ethno-religious sentiments played a key role in the formation of political parties during the First Republic. The three major political parties (NCNC, NP...

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Published in:	International Studies Journal
Main Author:	S.M. JABO
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Federal University Wukari 2025-04-01
Subjects:	Ethnicity Religion Democracy
Online Access:	https://wissjournals.com.ng/index.php/wiss/article/view/590

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