Abstract

Pattern of Voter’s Apathy in Presidential Elections in Nigeria
Track: Elections and Redistricting
Authors: Olalekan John Taiwo, Fethi Ahmed

We examined the spatio-temporal pattern and predictors of voter’s apathy in presidential elections in Nigeria. We combined analysis of variance, hotspot tool, ordinary least square, and geographical weighted regression in identifying spatial predictors of voter’s apathy among states. There is significant temporal (F= 4.811, P<0.05) and spatial (F=8.133 P<0.05) variations in voter’s apathy in Nigeria. Voter’s apathy predictors are population, revenue, unemployment, poverty and fuel expenditure.