• Political Leadership Crisis And Sustainable Democracy In Nigeria Fourth Republic

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    • 1.2              STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM:
      The study on Political leadership crisis and sustainable democracy in Nigeria forth republic came about as a result of weak governmental structures, inefficient public service, corruption, ethnicity, godfatherism, monetisation of politics, and political violence. Finally, most of the research has been carried out on Political leadership crisis but not even a single research has been carried out Political leadership crisis and sustainable democracy in Nigeria
      1.3      AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF STUDY
      The main aim of the research work is to determine political leadership crisis and sustainable democracy in Nigeria fourth republic. Other specific objectives of the study include:
      1.  to determine the relationship between political leadership crises and sustainable democracy in Nigeria fourth republic
      2.  to determine the causes of political leadership crises in River State
      3.  to examine whether governmental structure affect political leadership
      1.4      RESEARCH QUESTIONS
      1.  What is the relationship between political leadership crises and sustainable democracy in Nigeria fourth republic?
      2.  What are the causes of political leadership crises in River State?
      3.  Does governmental structure affects political leadership?
      1.5      STATEMENT OF RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS
      H0:        There is no significant relationship between political leadership crises and sustainable democracy in Nigeria fourth republic.
      H1:              There is significant relationship between political leadership crises and sustainable democracy in Nigeria fourth republic.
      1.6    SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY
      The study on Political leadership crisis and sustainable democracy in Nigeria fourth republic will be of immense to the entire river state. The study will enable the Civil society actors be alive to their responsibilities, particularly as the bulwark against corruption, inefficiency, ineffectiveness and general maladministration. Citizens as well must be well mobilised to always demand accountability and transparency from their leaders.  
      1.7      SCOPE OF STUDY
      The study on Political leadership crisis and sustainable democracy in Nigeria fourth republic is limited to Rivers State.
      1.8      LIMITATION OF STUDY
      Financial constraint- Insufficient fund tends to impede the efficiency of the researcher in sourcing for the relevant materials, literature or information and in the process of data collection (internet, questionnaire and interview).
      Time constraint- The researcher will simultaneously engage in this study with other academic work. This consequently will cut down on the time devoted for the research work.
      1.9    DEFINITION OF TERMS
      PoliticalRelating to the government or public affairs of a country.
      LeadershipThe action of leading a group of people or an organization,     or        the   ability      to     do    this.
      CrisisA time of intense difficulty or danger
      SustainableAble to be maintained at a certain rate or level.
      Democracy      A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
      Republic          A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.
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