Media Coverage Of 2003 Election (a Critical Analysis Of Audience Perception)

INTRODUCTION1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDYThe much-touted 2003 elections now belong to the past.  Nigeria did not break in pieces, at least, literally.  However, like every other significant event in a nation’s history, the 2003 general elections is just still present.  It left in its trail unrestrained outbursts, tantrums, violence, condemnations as well as commendations.  All the major actions had something to say – the aspirants, the political parties, the elections observers, NGOs, pressure groups and indeed, the electorate around whom, the whom electoral process revolves.…