Leadership and Electoral Management in Nigerian Fourth Republic: A Focus on the Muhammadu Buhari Administration, 2015-2023

This study examined the relationship between leadership and electoral management in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic, focusing on the Muhammadu Buhari administration (2015–2023). Specifically, it evaluated Buhari’s leadership style, analyzed the strategies employed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and identified challenges in electoral management during this period. Anchored on Transformational Leadership Theory, the study explored how Buhari’s vision, ethical standards, and ref