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Enhancing Local Government Accountability Through Digital Governance: A Case Study of Akwa IBOM State

The local governments in Nigeria are the nearest to the people, but they lack proper accountability mechanisms due to poor institutional capacities and insufficient transparency. This paper explored the role of digital governance in improving the accountability of the local government in Akwa Ibom State. In particular, it evaluated how ICT preparedness, transparency system, and citizen response affected accountability outcomes. A structured questionnaire was administered to 318 respondents drawn from 15 Local Government Areas (LGAs). Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statist…