Political hibernation in‐between elections? Exploring the online communication and mobilisation capacities of Nigeria's political parties

@article{Odeyemi2021PoliticalHI,
  title={Political hibernation in‐between elections? Exploring the online communication and mobilisation capacities of Nigeria's political parties},
  author={Temitayo Isaac Odeyemi and Gideon Uchechukwu Igwebueze and Omomayowa Olawale Abati and Adeola Opeyemi Ogundotun},
  journal={Journal of Public Affairs},
  year={2021}
}
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