ABSTRACT
The main focus of this research work is to examine the role of Mass Media in enhancing free and fair elections in Nigeria. Mass media is considered as the fourth estate of government charged with Surveillance functions. However, The Mass Media performs functions such as educating, entertaining and mobilizing the people to participate in the political and governance process. In this regard, the broad objective of this study is to investigate the role of the mass media in achieving a free and fair election in Nigeria.
The information collated will be presented and analysed and the hypothesis will be equally tested in which to ascertain if the Mass Media plays a major role in enhancing free and fair elections in Nigeria.