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ABSTRACT
The Radio is an effective machine for Mass Communication; it goes a long way in informing, educating and influencing members of the society. The researcher examined the extent in which the programme, 'What the Honourable has to Say has influence the audience on political participation.
The study was brilliantly limited to residents of Oredo Local Government area, Benin City, Edo State. The sole objectives of the study were to find out how much impact 'What the Honourable has to Say' had on the citizens of the state, to determine the extent at which the programme influences citizens on political matters and the several measures that can be taken to improve the programme based on the feedback received. The survey method of data analysis was used majorly using a questionnaire with 17 major items which were administered to 399 respondents. The researcher also effectively imploy the use of the agenda setting theory as well as social responsibility theory to back up the research work.
The findings showed that the Radio programme, 'What the Honourable has to Say has done a great deal of political awareness and enlightenment through their interesting and educative political programme. It was also gathered that low transmission signals hinder the smooth running of the programme show. The study therefore recommended that the signals be properly upgraded to ensure that the audience get better access to the signals for clearer broadcast. It finally recommended that the station give better audience to researchers and allow for better, easier and more access to information.
