THE EFFECTS OF CAMPUS POLITICAL PARTICIPATION ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN HIGHER INSTITUTIONS: A CASE STUDY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF BENIN, BENIN CITY

This study examined the effect of campus political participation on the academic performance of undergraduate students of the University of Benin, Benin City. It examined how campus politics influence the academic performance of students who involve in it. The questionnaire was made up of two sections: Section A consisted of Bio-Data while Section B consisted of relevant information on the effects of campus political participation on the academic performance of students. The simple random and test-retest reliability. The simple random sampling technique was used for analyzing the data collected. The results from the analysis showed that participation in campus politics among other factors is a major factor that influences students’ academic performance and its effect is negative hence the level of academic performance of students who participate in campus politics at the University of Benin, Benin City, is moderate. From the result of the analysis it was recommended that adequate orientation should be given to students who intend to engage in campus politics and those already involved so as to understand the nature of activity they intend participating in as well as discouraging those who are not strong enough to maintain a balance between academics and politics at the early stage as this will enable them outline their priorities