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The Nigerian Political System: Youth Political Participation and The End SARS Protests

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  • Temitope Omotayo, Solomon

    (Department of Political Science, University of Lagos, Nigeria)

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This study explores the Nigerian political system with a specific focus on youth political participation and the impact of the End SARS protests. Drawing upon the political culture theory and utilising a quantitative methodology, the study examines the relationship between the End SARS protests and the enhancement of youth political engagement in Nigeria. The research findings revealed that the End SARS protests have played a significant role in fostering increased youth participation in the political landscape of Nigeria. Through a comprehensive analysis of survey data and statistical models, the study demonstrates a positive correlation between the protest and heightened political activism among young Nigerians. The research uses 400 participants. The research found that the End SARS protest significantly increased youth political participation in Nigeria, with 76.8% actively joining the protests and over 50% engaging more in elections and governance post-protest. A moderate positive correlation (r = 0.593, p

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  • Temitope Omotayo, Solomon, 2025. "The Nigerian Political System: Youth Political Participation and The End SARS Protests," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(6), pages 5471-5483, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-6:p:5471-5483
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    1. Odili, Chukwuemeka Pope & Egobueze, Anthony, 2021. "Decision Making and Strategic Management: an Appraisal of The #Endsars Protest in Nigeria," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 5(07), pages 791-800, July.
    2. Odili, Chukwuemeka Pope & Egobueze, Anthony, 2021. "Decision Making and Strategic Management: an Appraisal of The #Endsars Protest in Nigeria," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 5(7), pages 791-800, July.
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