POLITICAL PARTY FINANCING, INEC AND THE ELECTORAL PROCESS IN THE FOURTH REPUBLIC

This research examines the relationship between political party financing, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and the overall conduct of elections in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic. It explores how funding sources, campaign expenditures, and financial regulations impact the fairness, transparency, and credibility of the electoral process. The study also assesses INEC’s role in monitoring party finances, enforcing campaign finance laws, and promoting accountability among political actors.