Can current political developments in Nigeria undermine its territorial integrity?

Anejionu, Obinna C.D.; Ahiarammunnah, Precious-Ann N.

doi:10.1080/14650045.2018.1477758

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“…Compared with other pluralistic nations such as the United Kingdom and the United States discussed above, the results of Nigerian successive elections since independence and the 2023 general elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have consistently confirmed the dangerous faultlines of the Nigerian political landscape (Anejionu & Ahiarammunnah, 2021). The employment of the country's religious, regional, and ethnic identities as a stratagem for garnering votes at the ballot during the election has sustained the bifurcation along ethnic, regional, and religious lines.…”

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Religion, Politics and Power in Africa: The Nigerian Experiment and Lessons from the Sharī'ah Madīnah Plural Model

Uthman

2023

JIS

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This study delves into the complex interplay of religion, politics, and power in Africa, focusing on the Nigerian context and drawing valuable lessons from the Sharīah Madīnah plural model. Through a multidisciplinary approach, including qualitative analysis, case studies, and comparative analysis, the research reveals that Nigeria's political landscape is deeply influenced by religious affiliations, primarily Islam and Christianity, which play pivotal roles in shaping political agendas and power dynamics. The findings underscore the importance of fostering religious tolerance and interfaith dialogue while promoting inclusive governance to navigate the challenges posed by religious diversity in Africa's political systems. Drawing inspiration from the Sharīah Madīnah model, this study advocates for nuanced approaches that respect religious pluralism while upholding democratic principles, offering valuable insights for a more harmonious coexistence in Africa's diverse religious and political milieu.

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Religion, Politics and Power in Africa: The Nigerian Experiment and Lessons from the Sharī'ah Madīnah Plural Model

Uthman

2023

JIS

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“…Similarly, Ibrahim et al (2015) aver that poor economic conditions such as unemployment and poverty are major drawbacks with regard to voter turnout in Nigeria. Indeed, these factors, especially the unjust and unfair treatment of citizens, facilitate the fading of the centripetal forces that bind different Nigerian nationalities (Anejionu and Ahiarammunnah, 2018). Although these explanations are useful for understanding the problems of election in Africa, they conceal the fact that the activity of separatist groups such as IPOB is promoting voter apathy and undermining voter turnout.…”

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Separatist Threat, Militarization and Voter Turnout: Exploring the Dynamics of the 2017 Governorship Election in Anambra State, Nigeria

Mbah

Nzeadibe

Nwangwu

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Journal of Asian and African Studies

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Using the qual-dominant mixed methods approach, this study analysed the impact of the separatist threat and the militarization of elections on voter turnout during the 2017 governorship election in Anambra State, Nigeria. Findings indicate that perceived and real marginalization of the Igbo in Nigeria’s state-building is largely driving the neo-Biafra separatist threat to boycott elections in Anambra State. This does not only account for the state militarization of elections in order to guarantee security; it also inadvertently engendered fear among citizens, undermined voter turnout and exacerbated political exclusion. This study concludes that inclusive political development presents an opportunity for de-escalation of separatist threats, demilitarization of elections and enhancement of voter turnout in Nigeria.

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Bottom-up and bottom-top institutional changes in environmental management in the Niger Delta

Adekola

Grainger

2023

World Development Perspectives

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Can current political developments in Nigeria undermine its territorial integrity?

Cited by 3 publications

References 37 publications

Religion, Politics and Power in Africa: The Nigerian Experiment and Lessons from the Sharī'ah Madīnah Plural Model

Religion, Politics and Power in Africa: The Nigerian Experiment and Lessons from the Sharī'ah Madīnah Plural Model

Separatist Threat, Militarization and Voter Turnout: Exploring the Dynamics of the 2017 Governorship Election in Anambra State, Nigeria

Bottom-up and bottom-top institutional changes in environmental management in the Niger Delta

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