POLITICAL EDUCATION AND VOTING PATTERN AMONGST FARMERS: CASE OF AWGU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ENUGU STATE

This study investigated the political education instance in Nigeria using Awgu local government area as study area. Four (4) research questions guided the study. Using a stratified random sampling approach, 6 political wards distinctively but homogeneously classified into two divisions of Awgu LGA ? Awgu division and Mbanabo division ? were selected for the study. Following the sample size and incidence respondent number were 600 and 400 respectively. Questionnaire instrument validated by experts in measurements and evaluation unit of the Enugu state college of Education (Technical) Enugu and divided into two sections was used for data collection. Section A contained enquiries boarding socio-demographic characteristics of the respondents. Section B contained substantive issues. A positive correlation Pearson product moment correlation coefficient statistic result of 0.73 (p<0.01) confirms the instrument to be reliable. Respondent response was organized in a likert four-point scale of strongly agree, agree, disagree and strongly disagree. The study concludes that political education influence voting pattern. It is recommended that crafting appropriate political education in Nigeria requires a multi-faceted approach that addresses local contexts, promotes inclusivity, fosters critical thinking, encourages collaboration, and prioritizes continuous evaluation and adaptation such to empower citizens to actively participate in democratic processes, hold leaders accountable, and contribute to a more prosperous and equitable society.

Political education, voting pattern, effective governance, ruling class,

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