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GODFATHERISM AND ITS INFLUENCE ON NIGERIA POLITICS IN 2019 GENERAL ELECTIONS

Table of contents

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION

1.1       Background to the Study                                                                               1

1.2       Statement of the Problem                                                                               4

1.3       Objectives of the Study                                                                                  6

1.4       Research Questions                                                                                         6

1.5       Methodology of Study                                                                                   6

1.6       Review of Literature                                                                                       6

1.7       Theoretical Framework of Analysis                                                                9

1.8       Significance of the Study                                                                               10

1.9       Delimitation/Scope of the Study                                                                    11

1.10     Definition of Terms                                                                                        11

References                                                                                                                  12

 

CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELEVANT LITERATURE

2.1       Meaning of Godfatherism                                                                              13

2.2       The History of Political Godfatherism in Nigeria                                           14

2.2.1    Manifestation of Politics of Godfatherism in Nigeria                                                15

2.2.2    Reason for Godfatherism                                                                               22

2.3       Political Godfatherism and Democratic Consolidation in Nigeria                 23

2.4       Effect of Godfatherismon Nigeria’s Democratic Consolidation                    24

2.5       The Effect of Godfatherism in Nigerian Politics                                            26

2.5.1    Massive destruction of lives and properties                                                    26

2.5.2    Turning young citizens to Hooligans cum thugs                                             27

2.5.3    Proliferation of arms and ammunitions                                                           28

2.5.4    Disfranchisement of citizens to exercise their political right                          28

2.5.5    Politicized employment in the state cum the center zoning arrangement       29

2.5.6    Promotes high level of poverty                                                                       30

2.5.7    Enhanced disrespect of the rule of laws                                                         30

2.5.8    Production of an unresponsive leadership                                                      31

References                                                                                                                  33

CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY

3.1       Research Method                                                                                            34

3.2       Research Design                                                                                             35

3.3       Library Research                                                                                             35

3.4       Observational Research                                                                                  35

References                                                                                                                  37

CHAPTER FOUR: DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINDINGS

4.0       Manifestations of Godfatherism IN Nigeria’s Democracy since 1998          38

4.1       Pre-Transition Period (1998-1999)                                                                 38

4.2       The Anambra State Experience (1999-2006)                                                  40

4.3       The Enugu State Experience (1999 – 2011)                                                   41

4.4       The Ebonyi State, Abakaliki L.G.A (2007 – 2013) Experience                     41

4.5       The Oyo State Experience (2003 – 2007)                                                       42

4.6       Impact on Democratic Governance                                                                43

4.7       Consequences of Godfatherism to Nigeria’s Government and Democratic

            Rule                                                                                                                 46

References                                                                                                                  49

CHAPTER FIVE:      SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION

                                    AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1       Summary of Findings                                                                                     50

5.2       Conclusion                                                                                                      51

5.3       Recommendations                                                                                          52

BIBLIOGRAPHY                                                                                                     54

Abstract

Political godfatherism is one of the factors that embedded democratic setting in Nigeria since first republic. In view of this, this research work is primarily designed to examine godfatherism in Nigerian politics. The study specifically look at godfatherism in Nigeria politics from the colonial period to 2019, conceptualize godfatherism and its effect on Nigerian politics and discussed the style of godfatherism in the fourth republic. The study secondary data to analyze some critical issues, like political violence, vote buying, disenfranchisement and some other political and socio-cultural factors that embedded democratic setting in Nigeria since 1999 till current political dispensation engaged by godfathers and godsons. The study further explores the relationship between godfathers and godsons with a particular attention to who become the next strongmen in the area of politics and who retains the status quo. This study examines some key concepts, such as democracy, political violence and political godfatherism. Finally, the study concludes with recommendations in order to ensure good governance and political stability in Nigeria. 

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