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Godfatherism And Political Conflict In Nigeria: An Opinion Survey Of Voters
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Godfatherism has become an attribute in modern day Nigerian politics which could either foster democratic stability or retard democratic progress.
This study hopes to bring to a clearer understanding, the nature and prevailing characteristics of godfather/godson relationship, the dimension it has assumed in recent times and how it has shaped and influenced the adult citizenry in the country.
In order to achieve this objective, secondary data was applied to get a concrete information on the damaging dimension that godfatherism has taken. The problems were observed and it shows that there is high degree of political apathyism among the Nigerian people who fell that their vote does not count. Even those with political interest, now conclude that it is who the godfather wants that actually gets into office. This has gradually affected political participation.
From the study, it is recommended that the evil of godfatherism need to be greatly tackled by all and sundry, particularly, the government, and civil society in order to ensure adequate political participation by Nigerians.
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CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 3 ]However, during the second term of President Olusegun
Obasanjo, the phenomenon of godfatherism becomes more alarming and
dangerous to the survival of Nigeria’s fledging democracy. In Oyo State,
South-West Nigeria, Adebidu (godfather) and Ladoja (protégé) battle for
the soul of Oyo, has affected governance in the State and has reenacted
political violence which it was famous for. At the long run, Ladoja won
the State gubernatorial election, defeating the incumbent gover ... Continue reading---
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CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 3 ]However, during the second term of President Olusegun
Obasanjo, the phenomenon of godfatherism becomes more alarming and
dangerous to the survival of Nigeria’s fledging democracy. In Oyo State,
South-West Nigeria, Adebidu (godfather) and Ladoja (protégé) battle for
the soul of Oyo, has affected governance in the State and has reenacted
political violence which it was famous for. At the long run, Ladoja won
the State gubernatorial election, defeating the incumbent gover ... Continue reading---
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