1NWANGWU, HILARY UCHENNA and 2NJAKA,EMEKA MICHEAL
1&2Department of Public Administration, Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra state, Nigeria
Corresponding Author’s email: ozoigbofabian@yahoo.com
Abstract
The paper takes zoning of political positions in Nigeria: a critical look at the Anambra state 2021 Governorship Elections, to x-ray the origin of zoning of political positions in the state by looking at world overview of the zoning of political positions. The paper intends to offer solutions to the serious struggles witnessed every election circle in the state and beyond.The researchers pointed out the constitutional provisions of zoning and federal character. Empirical data, through questionnaire to determine the opinion of Ndi-Anambra on the burning issue of zoning of political positions was applied. A total of 1,630 questionnaires were administered to 5 respondents randomly in each of the 326 political wards of Anambra state. 71% of Anambraians supported zoning. The paper therefore concluded by suggesting the benefits of zoning of political positions based on the findings through data gathered.
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