The role of state government accountability in the management of political violence in Nigeria

• Main Authors: Ilelah, Kabiru Bello, Ab Halim, Adlina, Ismail, Mohd Mahadee, Md Nor, Mohd Sabri
• Format: Article
• Published: Human Resource Management Academic Research Society 2022
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/103733/; https://hrmars.com/index.php/IJAREMS/article/view/14092/The-Role-of-State-Government-Accountability-in-the-Management-of-Political-Violence-in-Nigeria
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Accountability enhances citizens’ trustworthiness and legitimacy towards the government. Bauchi state government in Nigeria has been facing challenges in managing political violence due to a lack of proper accountability. As such state government loses the expected legitimacy from its citizens. Lite...