CARD READERS AND ELECTION CREDIBILITY IN NIGERIA (A STUDY OF 2015 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS)

Abstract

Nigerian voters have become highly doubtful and reluctant about voting because they dont believe that their votes count in terms of the results and who emerges as the winners. The effects of this development include: pre-election, election and post-election violence that happens to be the political trends in Nigeria elections. The study adopted Documentary Method. The data/ information for this study were generated from secondary sources such as books and other literatures like articles in reputable journals, periodicals and newspapers, magazines, and other internet sources were consulted.In the same vein, the official documents from Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as well as reports from other relevant bodies were carefully examined and necessary information was extracted for the purpose of the study. The findings from the study through various reviews revealed the effectiveness of card readers for the 2015, general elections in Nigeria. The study made the this recommendation amongst others Nigerian citizens should accept the use of smart card readers in the conduct of election at all levels and other electronic devices such as Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) for election result transmission.