EXAMINING THE EFFECT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON NIGERIA’S DEMOCRATIC PROCESS

ABSTRACT

This study provides an indepth view into the relationship between Social media and democracy in Nigeria using the 2023 presidential election as the case study. As Nigeria continue in it's democratic pursuit, there is the concern on methods at which the country can best achieve the feat of mass political participation which is important for the growth of any country’s democracy. The Social media comes into the view as an important tool in modern days to stimulate democratic practice and increase political participation especially among the Nigerian youth. The Study explores into the concept of Democracy, its advantages, disadvantages and the nature of Nigeria Democracy. Many scholars have described Nigeria Democracy as a hybrid, due to its many inadequacies and practices that fall below the normal standard of a true democracy.