Electoral Bodies in Nigeria - JSS3 Civic education Past Questions and Answers - page 1
When was Nigeria's first indigenous electoral body, FEDECO, established?
1960
1979
1983
1998
What was the responsibility of FEDECO?
Conducting elections under the Second Republic
Overseeing federal elections
Managing electoral processes under colonial rule
Dissolving after the military coup in 1983
Which electoral body was established after the military coup in 1966?
FEDECO
NEC
INEC
None of the above
What was the fate of NEC after the military coup in 1983?
It was established in 1998.
It was dissolved.
It continued to conduct elections.
It evolved into FEDECO.
Which electoral body oversees elections at all levels of government in Nigeria?
FEDECO
NEC
INEC
Colonial administration
What significant event led to the establishment of FEDECO?
Military coup in 1966
Nigeria's independence in 1960
Military coup in 1983
Transition from military to civilian rule in 1998
What is the primary mandate of INEC?
Managing electoral processes under colonial rule
Overseeing federal elections
Ensuring free, fair, and credible electoral processes
Conducting elections under the Second Republic
Discuss the evolution of electoral bodies in Nigeria from the colonial era to the Fourth Republic, highlighting their significance in shaping the country's democratic landscape.
The evolution of electoral bodies in Nigeria reflects the country's transition from colonial rule to independence and the challenges faced during subsequent military regimes, ultimately leading to the establishment of INEC in 1998 to oversee free, fair, and credible electoral processes in the Fourth Republic.
Analyze the impact of the establishment of FEDECO, NEC, and INEC on Nigeria's electoral system, focusing on the changes in electoral laws, structures, and democratic aspirations over time.
The establishment of FEDECO, NEC, and INEC marked significant milestones in Nigeria's electoral history, reflecting shifts in political structures and democratic aspirations, and necessitating reforms to enhance the credibility, transparency, and independence of electoral processes.