Democracy And Nigeria S Fourth Republic

Author : Wale Adebanwi
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2023-09-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781847013514

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Democracy and Nigeria's Fourth Republic by Wale Adebanwi Pdf

Examines Nigeria's challenges with consolidating democracy and the crisis of governance arising from structural errors of the state and the fundamental contradictions of the society in Nigeria's Fourth Republic reflect a wider crisis of democracy globally. 'Today we are taking a decisive step on the path of democracy, ' the newly sworn-in President Olusegun Obasanjo told Nigerians on 27 May 1999. 'We will leave no stone unturned to ensure sustenance of democracy, because it is good for us, it is good for Africa, and it is good for the world.' Nigeria's Fourth Republic has survived longer than any of the previous three Republics, the most durable Republic in Nigeria's more than six decades of independence. At the same time, however, the country has witnessed sustained periods of violence, including violent clashes over the imposition of Sharia'h laws, insurgency in the Niger Delta, inter-ethnic clashes, and the Boko Haram insurgency. Despite these tensions of, and anxieties about, democratic viability and stability in Nigeria, has democratic rule come to stay in Africa's most populous country? Are the overall conditions of Nigerian politics, economy and socio-cultural dynamics now permanently amenable to uninterrupted democratic rule? Have all the social forces which, in the past, pressed Nigeria towards military intervention and autocratic rule resolved themselves in favour of unbroken representative government? If so, what are the factors and forces that produced this compromise and how can Nigeria's shallow democracy be sustained, deepened and strengthened? This book attempts to address these questions by exploring the various dimensions of Nigeria's Fourth Republic in a bid to understand the tensions and stresses of democratic rule in a deeply divided major African state. The contributors engage in comparative analysis of the political, economic, social challenges that Nigeria has faced in the more than two decades of the Fourth Republic and the ways in which these were resolved - or left unresolved - in a bid to ensure the survival of democratic rule. This key book that examines both the quality of Nigeria's democratic state and its international relations, and issues such as human rights and the peace infrastructure, will be invaluable in increasing our understanding of contemporary democratic experiences in the neo-liberal era in Africa.

Author : A. Sat Obiyan,Kunle Amuwo
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780761859543

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Nigeria's Democratic Experience in the Fourth Republic Since 1999 by A. Sat Obiyan,Kunle Amuwo Pdf

This book addresses various issues that have arisen in the practice of democracy in Nigeria since 1999, focusing on the Obasanjo years (1999-2007). Nigeria's return to democratic rule has been marked by developments such as the implementation of reforms to address perceived economic problems and corruption. The introduction of democracy in the country has also witnessed many challenges, including the difficult relationship between some political chief executives and their deputies; intriguing intergovernmental relations; the rise and resurgence of sub-national groups that pose serious threat to the hegemony of the state; precarious inter-ethnic/inter-sectional relations; attempts to perpetuate the tenure of chief executives through constitutional amendments; and developments in electoral politics and conflicts. The book provides incisive analysis into these issues.

Author : Kamilu Sani Fage
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Democracy
ISBN : STANFORD:36105112797712

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Democracy in Nigeria's Fourth Republic by Kamilu Sani Fage Pdf

Author : Agbu, Osita
Publisher : CODESRIA
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9782869786394

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Elections and Governance in Nigeria's Fourth Republic by Agbu, Osita Pdf

Elections and Governance in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic is a book about Nigerian politics, governance and democracy. It at once encompasses Nigeria’s post-colonial character, its political economy, party formation since independence, the role of Electoral Commissions, as well as, indepth analyses of the 1999, 2003 and 2007 general elections that involved extensive fieldwork. It also presents aspects of the 2011 and 2015 general elections, while discussing the state of democratic consolidation, and lessons learned for achieving good governance in the country. It is indeed, a must read for students of politics, academics, politicians, statesmen and policy makers, and in fact, stakeholders in the Nigerian democracy project. The book stands out as a well-researched and rich documentary material about elections in Nigeria, and the efforts so far made in growing democracy.

Author : A. T. Simbine
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Democracy
ISBN : STANFORD:36105113924513

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Political Parties and Democratic Sustenance in Nigeria's Fourth Republic by A. T. Simbine Pdf

Author : Okechukwu Ibeanu,Israel 'Kelue Okoye,Ikenna Mike Alumona,Ernest Toochi Aniche
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 509 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2022-01-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789811660580

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Anonymous Power by Okechukwu Ibeanu,Israel 'Kelue Okoye,Ikenna Mike Alumona,Ernest Toochi Aniche Pdf

This book examines the structures and processes of political decision-making and governance in Nigeria. Since Nigeria returned to elected government in 1999, it has been observed that several factors account for the differences between the design of statutory structures and processes of political decision-making and how they operate in reality. In other words, there are wide gaps between statutes and practice of political decision-making. However, the nexus between the two remains largely understudied by political scientists. Instinctively, political scientists assume that informal influences in political decision-making are aberrations, episodic or temporary. This book is designed to interrogate the nexus between the formal and non-formal dimensions of the dynamics of political decision making in Nigeria and also provide evidence about the actual functioning of governmental structures in Nigeria. The thesis of the book is that the non-formal dimension of political decision making as evidenced in rising ethno-political patronages, religious sentiments, clientelism and factionalism, are interacting with formal decision-making structures in ways that largely undermine the latter and, by extension, the democratic system. The book pursues this thesis by examining the roles of actors and institutions including, electoral choices made by voters, legislations, which perhaps is the most fundamental form of political decision-making, policies made by the executive and administration, as well as decision making within political parties, since parties are sites for articulating and aggregating issues on which decisions are to be made.

Author : Omololu Fagbadebo,Mojeed Olujinmi A. Alabi
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2023-03-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783031246951

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The Legislature in Nigeria’s Presidential Democracy of the Fourth Republic by Omololu Fagbadebo,Mojeed Olujinmi A. Alabi Pdf

This book investigates whether legislative institutions, state and national, in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic have been able to harness constitutional powers to impact public policy. Presenting how the Nigerian state has not been able to showcase the expected dividends of presidential democracy since 1999, it analyzes the crisis of governance and its impact on political stability, social cohesion, and the livelihood of citizens. The book further discusses the depreciating infrastructure, corruption, and mismanagement of public resources, and shows how defiant attitudes of public political and bureaucratic officials define the new wave of corruption and profligacy in Nigeria, presenting this development as a result of a weakened legislature. The book displays the necessity of implementing a culture of accountability and discusses oversight mechanisms to make the executive accountable. These mechanisms are designed to ensure effective public service delivery. Finally, the book situates the legislative institutions in Nigeria within the context of the contributions of the National Assembly and the Assemblies of the State Houses to the development of this emerging democracy in Africa. The book will appeal to students and scholars of political science and public administration, as well as policy-makers and practitioners interested in a better understanding of democracy, separation of powers, governance, and Nigerian politics.

Author : Edited by Romola Adeola & Ademola Oluborode Jegede
Publisher : Pretoria University Law Press
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-06
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781920538811

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Governance in Nigeria post-1999: Revisiting the democratic ‘new dawn’ of the Fourth Republic by Edited by Romola Adeola & Ademola Oluborode Jegede Pdf

At the start of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic on 29 May 1999, there was great optimism as to the emergence of a new democratic future representing a significant break from the political undulations of the past. Two decades and four presidential epochs later, there is a prevalent question as to how well Nigeria has fared in governance and human rights post-1999. This book revisits the democratic ‘new dawn’ of the Fourth Republic discussing pertinent matters integral to Nigeria’s democratic future post-2019.

Author : Terhemba Wuam,Boumo Ezonbi,Changwak Emmanuel Jonah
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Constitutional law
ISBN : 9785509117

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The Fourth Republic in Nigeria by Terhemba Wuam,Boumo Ezonbi,Changwak Emmanuel Jonah Pdf

Author : Muhammad Danjuma Goje
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Democracy
ISBN : STANFORD:36105123878774

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Nigeria Under the Fourth Republic by Muhammad Danjuma Goje Pdf

Author : Babayo Sule
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031549199

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Presidential Elections in Nigeria's Fourth Republic by Babayo Sule Pdf

Author : Olawari D. J. Egbe,A. A. Muhammad
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2024
Category : Democracy
ISBN : 1527556204

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Nigeria's Democracy in the Fourth Republic by Olawari D. J. Egbe,A. A. Muhammad Pdf

Author : Michael Nwankpa
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2022-11-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000783339

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Nigeria's Fourth Republic, 1999-2021 by Michael Nwankpa Pdf

This book reflects on Nigeria’s fourth republic, the country’s longest democratic period since it gained independence from Great Britain. It argues that although constitutional or political democracy has lasted for over two decades in Nigeria and seen three successful democratic changes of power, Nigeria’s democracy remains largely militarised. During Nigeria’s fourth republic, political and socio-economic affairs have been increasingly dominated by a pervasive military presence and ideology, which has seen a redistribution of resources and government funds away from social programmes into an increase in security budgets, weapons proliferation, and internal military interventions and occupations. This institutionalisation of violence has turned the country into a national security state where the rule of force and violence rather than dialogue and compassion reflect everyday reality. Whilst acknowledging the history of militarisation during colonial and military rule, this book makes a compelling argument for considering the distinct character of the Nigerian nation state’s path to militarisation over the last 20 years of experimentation with democracy. This book’s fresh insights into the fourth republic’s path to militarisation will be of interest to researchers of African politics, security and development.

Author : Uche Odika Junior
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781483678283

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Patriotism Has No Party by Uche Odika Junior Pdf

This book was designed to explore one of the most debated and complex subjects ever in the history of politics-Democracy. In a cleavage society like Nigeria, how do we solve the threat of insecurity, ensuring equal development and peace? This book has critically responded to this argument.

Author : Babayo Sule
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2023-03-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781666919226

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Political Party Financing and Electoral Politics in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic by Babayo Sule Pdf

In Political Party Financing and Electoral Politics in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic, Babayo Sule provides a detailed analysis of the process of political party financing in Nigeria from 1999 to the present. Sule links the party financing process with the electoral process and explores issues of democratic accountability, transparency, and corruption in Nigeria under democratic rule. Issues of excessive spending, violation of legal procedures for party financing and monitoring of parties’ activities, particularly, finances are explored. The book presents an analytical discourse on elections and processes that influence an election in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic in which party financing and money politics are instrumental. This book observes how political corruption gains root in the process of party financing and builds a theory linking party financing, electoral politics, and democratic accountability. This book provides practical policy implications for strengthening Nigeria’s electoral process and transparency in its democracy.