TABLE OF CONTENT

Chapter 1

1.1       Introduction

1.2       Statement of the Problem

1.3       Objective of the Study

1.4       Research Questions

1.5       Significance of Study

1.6       Scope and Limitation of Study

1.7       Research Methodology

1.7.1    Research Design

1.7.2    Area of Study

1.7.3    Study Population

1.7.4    Sample Size and Sampling Technique

1.7.5    Sources of Data

1.7.6    Instrument of Research

1.7.7    Tool of Analysis

1.8       Organisation of Study

Chapter 2

Literature Review

2.1       Concept of Democracy

2.2       Concept of Political Parties

2.3       Theoretical Framework

Chapter 3

Research Methodology

3.1       Democracy and Party Politics in Nigeria – An Overview

3.2       Overview of Nigeria as an Unstable Political System

3.3       Political Parties to the Rescue

3.4       Predisposing Factors and the Way Forward

Chapter 4

Data Presentation and Interpretation

4.1       Party Politics and the Merger of Political Parties in Nigeria:

4.2       Rationale for Merger of Political Parties in Nigeria

4.3       An Appraisal of the Merger of Political Parties and Contribution to Democratic Consolidation in Nigeria.

Chapter 5

Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation

5.1       Summary

5.2       Conclusion of the Study

5.3       Recommendations of the Study