Diaspora vote

Relationship and power of the legislature in political leadership in Nigeria

Datos Bibliográficos

ID6030804
AutoresOlaolu Peter Oluwasanmi (0009-0008-3330-500X, Durban University of Technology, autor de correspondencia), Omololu Michael Fagbadebo (0000-0002-0195-5189, Durban University of Technology)
Año2025
Páginas1-19
Fecha de publicación2025-02-10
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaAfrican Identities (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 1472-5843 • E-ISSN: 1472-5851
EditorialInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/14725843.2025.2459836
OpenAlexW4407338316
IdiomaEN
Referencias citadas30

This study examined the factors hindering the inadequate legislative framework for legitimate diaspora voting in Nigeria. Given the large number of Nigerians living abroad and the recent adoption of electronic voting in Nigeria, it is plausible that diaspora voting could become a part of Nigeria’s electoral process. The paper aimed to identify the necessary instruments for incorporating the diaspora vote law into Nigeria. Using institutionalism as a framework of analysis, the patron-client relationship between the executive and legislative branches was examined, suggesting that the chief executive may influence the legislature. The study employed a qualitative approach to elucidate why Nigeria’s diaspora voting law remains elusive and offers potential solutions. It was found that, despite its crucial role in a democratic system, the legislature has not fully met expectations for enacting diaspora voting in Nigeria. The lack of synergy between the 1999 constitution (as amended) and the electoral law constitutes a major barrier to enacting the diaspora voting law. The study also revealed the need for constitutional amendment and electoral reform to guarantee the right of Nigerians living abroad to participate in any election in Nigeria. We then recommend a constitutional amendment to facilitate diaspora voting in Nigeria

Diaspora · Legislature · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Sociology · Diaspora, migration, transnational identity · Law · Migration and Labor Dynamics · Migration, Refugees, and Integration