My research focuses on comparative politics and political behavior in Africa, with particular emphasis on elections, democratic institutions, political trust, public opinion, and political economy. I examine how institutions shape democratic accountability, electoral participation, and citizen attitudes toward governance. Using quantitative methods and large-scale survey data, my work seeks to explain why citizens participate in democratic processes and how institutional performance influences political behavior across African democracies.
Current Research
My current research examines electoral trust and voter turnout in Nigeria, exploring how confidence in electoral institutions influences political participation and how party attachments shape this relationship. I am also investigating political trust in traditional authorities in Ghana, decentralization and citizen engagement, and the political economy of oil revenue and regional voting behavior. Together, these projects contribute to broader debates on democratic governance, institutional legitimacy, and political representation in Africa.
Broader Research Agenda
My broader research agenda explores the institutions and political processes that shape democracy in Africa. I am particularly interested in elections, voting behavior, public opinion, political institutions, distributive politics, and democratic accountability. My long-term goal is to produce rigorous, policy-relevant research that advances comparative politics while contributing to scholarly and policy discussions on governance, democratic development, and political institutions across the African continent.