INFLUENCE OF CHANNEL TV GOVERNORSHIP DEBATE ON THE ELECTORATE CHOICE OF CANDIDATES IN EDO STATE: A STUDY OF THE 2020 ELECTION
Abstract
This study investigated the influence of channel Television Governorship debate on the electorates choice of candidates in Edo State 2020 election. The study adopted the survey research method with questionnaire as the main instrument. The main objective of the study is to find out the influence of Channel TV Governorship debate on the Electorate choice of candidate in Edo state 2020 election. One hundred and twenty (120) respondents from the sample size. The study was anchored on uses and Gratification Theory. The findings revealed that Benin resident avail themselves of watching channel television Governorship debate of Edo State 2020 election. The study also show that residents see television as an effective medium for political campaign during elections. The study concluded that the electorates finds television as an effective tools to connect with political party representative or candidates. The study recommended among others, that Nigeria politicians should continue to use television to engage the electorates, especially the youths during political campaigns.
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