Nigeria's Democratic Experience in the Fourth Republic Since 1999 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Nigeria's Democratic Experience in the Fourth Republic Since 1999 write by A. Sat Obiyan. This book was released on 2013. Nigeria's Democratic Experience in the Fourth Republic Since 1999 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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.
Elections and Governance in Nigeria's Fourth Republic
Elections and Governance in Nigeria's Fourth Republic - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Elections and Governance in Nigeria's Fourth Republic write by Agbu, Osita. This book was released on 2017-05-03. Elections and Governance in Nigeria's Fourth Republic available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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.
Contemporary Nigerian Politics
Contemporary Nigerian Politics - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Contemporary Nigerian Politics write by A. Carl LeVan. This book was released on 2019-01-17. Contemporary Nigerian Politics available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. In 2015, Nigeria's voters cast out the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP). Here, A. Carl LeVan traces the political vulnerability of Africa's largest party in the face of elite bargains that facilitated a democratic transition in 1999. These 'pacts' enabled electoral competition but ultimately undermined the party's coherence. LeVan also crucially examines the four critical barriers to Nigeria's democratic consolidation: the terrorism of Boko Haram in the northeast, threats of Igbo secession in the southeast, lingering ethnic resentments and rebellions in the Niger Delta, and farmer-pastoralist conflicts. While the PDP unsuccessfully stoked fears about the opposition's ability to stop Boko Haram's terrorism, the opposition built a winning electoral coalition on economic growth, anti-corruption, and electoral integrity. Drawing on extensive interviews with a number of politicians and generals and civilians and voters, he argues that electoral accountability is essential but insufficient for resolving the representational, distributional, and cultural components of these challenges.
Nigeria's Critical Election, 2011
Nigeria's Critical Election, 2011 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Nigeria's Critical Election, 2011 write by John A. A. Ayoade. This book was released on 2013. Nigeria's Critical Election, 2011 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Elections have been central to regime collapse in Nigeria because they neither passed the test of citizens' acceptability nor electoral neutrality. They always pushed the country to a dangerous brink which she has often survived after serious constitutional and political bruises. The general election of 1964 rocked the delicate balance of the country resulting in the military coup of January 15, 1966 and a thirty month civil war. The subsequent effort of the military at restructuring the country did not go far enough to win the civic confidence of the people. The military availed itself of another opportunity of tinkering with the system in 1993. However, it demonstrated that it was not immune to civic dishonesty when it annulled the widely acclaimed free and fair presidential election in June 12, 1993. By fits and starts, Nigeria held another election in 1999 which was tolerated only because of citizens' fatigue of military rule. The elections of 2003 and 2007 were classic examples of make-belief democracy. The feeding of inequity and, if you will, domination, persisted. A combination of fortune, trickery and arm twisting produced a power shift in favour of Dr. Goodluck Ebele Azikwe Jonathan in April 2011. The subsequent attempt by the north to create a strategic consensus did not save it from being pushed into fringe politics forcing some of its spokespersons to vow that they will make governance impossible. The election was better than the worst but much still remains to be done.
Understanding Modern Nigeria
Understanding Modern Nigeria - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Understanding Modern Nigeria write by Toyin Falola. This book was released on 2021-06-24. Understanding Modern Nigeria available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. An introduction to the politics and society of post-colonial Nigeria, highlighting the key themes of ethnicity, democracy, and development.
