Abstract:
This study assessed liberal democracy and democratization in Anambra State of Nigeria between 1999 and 2007. It has been discovered that a mere adoption of democracy is not a true practice of democracy. A true democracy must allow for effective participation and the elected government in turn carters for the socio-economic wellbeing of the masses. On this note we tried to find out whether registered voters participated effectively in the presidential election between 1999- 2007. On the other hand, whether the elected government provides employment and reduces poverty rate in the state. Secondary data were used to obtain the information needed for the research. The foregoing therefore points to the fact that democracy has not taking its full shape in Anambra state. However, considering the fact that democratization remains an unfinished business in any country, the work exposed some electoral outcome that shows improvement on the welfare of the people in Anambra state.
