Omoniyi, Victor Ajulor and Ejalonibu, Ganiyu Layi (2015) Big Data Technology And Leveraging Open Data For Electoral Processes In Nigeria. In: Second Covenant University Conferenced on e-Governance in Nigeria (CUCEN 2015), June 10-12, 2015, Covenant University Canaanland, Ota Ogun State, Nigeria.
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Abstract
What comes to our minds in Nigerians during electioneering processes are the humongous rallies, colourful campaigning, myriad party symbols and distribution of items and monies now called ” Stomach Infrastructure”. The election results are marred with electoral frauds such as rigging, snatching of ballot boxes and consequent political violence. The political communication with citizens is changing and experiencing serious revolution globally through the use of Big Data and electronic technologies. Nigeria is gradually introducing electronic technologies in the conduct of election but much has not been achieved in this direction. This paper therefore examines Big Data Technologies and how Open Data can be leveraged for electoral processes in Nigeria. The study makes use of secondary data in the form of content analysis of books, journals and internet materials. The paper discovers that the combination of Big Data and computational politics allow for massive, latent data collection and sophisticated modeling. There is an increase in the capacity of those with resources and access to use these tools to carry out highly effective and unaccountable campaign of persuasion and social engineering in political, civic and commercial spheres. It is therefore recommended that, the initiative of Big Data Technology and the leveraging Open Data for electoral processes in Nigeria should be encouraged in order to reduce election rigging and malpractices. However, not only Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) should be involved but also by other various bodies, which have well-defined roles for a greater coherence in achieving quality electoral objectives.
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Big, Data, Electioneering, Media, Nigeria, Social, Technology |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Management |
| Depositing User: | Mrs Hannah Akinwumi |
| Date Deposited: | 21 Jun 2015 20:33 |
| Last Modified: | 21 Jun 2015 20:33 |
| URI: | http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/5281 |
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