A Technological Framework for Transparent E-Voting Solution in the Nigerian Electoral System

Uzedhe, Godwin O.; Okhaifoh, J. E.

doi:10.4314/njt.v35i3.22

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“…Naturally, when people are fearful of a thing, it reduces their chances of using it. These results support the findings of previous studies such as Abushaasin (2018), Adiyarta et al (2018), Başgöze (2015), Larasati and Santosa (2017), Parasuraman (2000), Osho et al (2015) and Uzedhe and Okhaifoh (2016). Insecurity is generally associated with new technology use, hence, it is understandable for the citizens to also exhibit caution with regard to the use of e-voting system.…”

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confidence: 89%

Adoption and use of electronic voting system as an option towards credible elections in Nigeria

Omotayo

Adekunle

2021

IJDI

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Purpose This study aims to investigate the adoption and use of electronic voting (e-voting) system as an option to credible elections in Nigeria, as well as the factors that could influence the readiness of Oyo state citizens in Nigeria to use the system. Design/methodology/approach The study adopts the survey research design, while the Technology Readiness Acceptance Model provides the theoretical framework. A two-stage sampling procedure (random and convenience) was used to select 500 Nigerian citizens, who are of voting age, while data were collected with a structured questionnaire. Findings Findings reveal that the citizens are ready to use the e-voting system if adopted by the Nigerian Government. Optimism and innovativeness are positively correlated, and perceived discomfort and perceived insecurity are negatively correlated, with readiness to use e-voting system by Oyo state citizens. The Technology Acceptance Model constructs (perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use), as well as computer self-efficacy also have positive correlations with readiness to use of e-voting. Research limitations/implications The population of the study was limited to only citizens in one state of the federation; hence, the results cannot be generalised to all citizens in Nigeria. Practical implications The study contributes to existing knowledge on adoption and use of technology and confirms that optimism and innovativeness are motivators and discomfort and insecurity are inhibitors of intention to use and actual usage of technology. Hence, these constructs should be taken into account and promoted when Nigeria is planning to adopt the e-voting system. Social implications This paper could assist the Nigerian Government on the factors to consider when implementing the e-voting system. Originality/value This paper is one of the first pieces of empirical research that attempted to investigate the factors that could promote acceptance and use of the e-voting system in Nigeria.

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Adoption and use of electronic voting system as an option towards credible elections in Nigeria

Omotayo

Adekunle

2021

IJDI

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“…Several proposals aimed at improving the present Nigerian e-voting system have been put forward by various researchers. Human control and manipulation of specific technological devices are one of the challenges of the Nigerian e-voting system [45]. Therefore, an automated polling system that minimizes human supervision thereby guaranteeing transparency and accuracy of the voting process was proposed.…”

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Exploring the Use of Biometric Smart Cards for Voters’ Accreditation: A Case Study of Nigeria Electoral Process

Oluwatobi

Ayeni

Arulogun

et al. 2020

Int. J. Adv. Sci. Eng. Inf. Technol.

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Voting remains an integral component of every democratic electoral process. it is an avenue for citizens to exercise their rights in order to elect those who will lead them in various vacant political offices. However, enhancing voters' trust and confidence in electoral processes are significant factors that could encourage the active participation of citizens in elections. Eligible voters tend to decline to participate in an election when they have a feeling that their votes may not eventually count. Furthermore, electoral processes that lead to the emergence of candidates must be adjudged to be free, fair and credible to a high degree for the result to be widely acceptable. Unacceptable election results could lead to protests and total cancelation of the election thereby resulting in loss of time and resources invested in it. To ensure that only registered voters cast their votes on election days, measures must be put in place to accredit voters on election days effectively. Therefore, this article explores the use of biometric smart cards for voters' verification and identification. With the Nigerian electoral process in view, the existing Nigerian voting procedure was reviewed, lapses were identified and solutions based on the use of the biometric smart card were proffered. If adopted, the proposed adoption of biometric smart cards for voters' accreditation will enhance the country's electoral process thereby ensuring that only registered voters cast their votes. The approach presented could also reduce the number of electoral processes and personnel required during election days, thus reducing voting time and cost.

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“…The study aimed to computerise the Nigeria voting system. Also a paper on technological framework for transparent E-voting solution in the Nigeria electoral system was presented in [11]. It maintained that traditional voting is time consuming and often times subjected to irregularities.…”

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Application of ICT and Electronic Technology in Election Management: Challenges in Rural Areas in South-Eastern Nigeria

Donatus¹,

Amaefule²,

Ikenna³

et al. 2018

IJAEMS

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This paper has presented the applications of Information Communication Technology and election management. The study has reviewed several challenges and bottleneck encountered in the electoral democratic system in Nigeria election. During the study, the use of electronic technology adoption in the electoral process has actually reduced human involvement in election process; this is due to irregularities and incessant increase in violence among electorates, party agents and other stakeholders. The relevance of this paper is to address the integration of ICT as well as electronic digital devices in carryout electrons in Nigeria. The research was conducted in the rural areas of the South-Eastern Nigeria States, it was discovered that about 60% of the respondent stated that the use of electronic technology in the deployment to rural areas has inadequate trained personnel in effective handling of the gadgets, issues on the use of card reader malfunctioning was also sported out. It was recommended that the electoral bodies should sensitized, make adequate available of electronic devices for efficient and effective election management in Nigeria.

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A Technological Framework for Transparent E-Voting Solution in the Nigerian Electoral System

Cited by 11 publications

References 9 publications

Adoption and use of electronic voting system as an option towards credible elections in Nigeria

Adoption and use of electronic voting system as an option towards credible elections in Nigeria

Exploring the Use of Biometric Smart Cards for Voters’ Accreditation: A Case Study of Nigeria Electoral Process

Application of ICT and Electronic Technology in Election Management: Challenges in Rural Areas in South-Eastern Nigeria

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