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Impact Of Salt Fm Radio On Political Mobilization Of The People Of Ezza North L.g.a. Of Ebonyi State
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1.4 Research Questions
To guide this study, the following research questions have been formulated.
1. To what extent does the salt FM cover Ebonyi State?
2. How far are the people of Ezza North likely to access political information from Salt FM?
3. To what extent does Salt FM mobilize the people of Ebonyi State politically?
4.
Are the people of Ezza North likely to get political mobilization
information through any other source apart from the State radio?
1.5 Scope of the Study
The
study has chosen „‟political mobilization‟‟ by Salt FM Radio Abakaliki
and residents of Ezza North L.G.A. as the scope of study. Also in focus
are the issues of ethnic domination, mutual suspicions, apathy in the
electoral process by a section of the population and illiteracy which
provides a breeding ground for power seeking politicians. The role of
the media in eliminating mutual distrust, providing effective political
education, strength, unity and encouraging participation in the
electoral process will also be covered by this study.
1.6 Significance of the Study
This
study will be of immense importance to the residents of Ezza North
L.G.A. and Ebonyi State at large because it will reveal the need for
mass media (radio) precisely in political mobilization in Ezza North
Local Government Area.
1.7 Operational Definition of Terms
Media: Device for moving messages across distance or time to accomplish mass communication.
Politics:
The pursuit and exercise of the political process necessary to make
binding policy decision for the community and to distribute patronage
and government benefits.
Mobilization: To organize or prepare group of people for action or purpose.
Political
mobilization: Organizing or preparing group of people to take part in
political activities, especially the electorate of their rights and the
need for full participation in the electoral process.
Electoral process: Participating in the laid down process or rules by the electorate, culminating in successful elections.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This research work examined the impact of radio on political mobilization. Survey method was used for the study. Combinations of purposive and random sampling techniques were used to draw a sample of 100 respondents from five communities of Ezza North Local Government Area (Nkomoro, Inyere, Ogboji, Ekka and Amuda community). An 18-item questionnaire was used for data collection. Data were analyzed based on the 94 returned copies of the questionnaire. Findings revealed that radio mobilizational p ... Continue reading---
