Culture of politics and political instability in Nigeria
Authors:
ISOLA Abidemi
Publication Type: Journal article
Journal: International Journal Of Advanced Research Public Policy, Administration & Development Strategie
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Abstract
The nature of the culture of politics in Nigeria gravitating around corruption, election malpractice, assassinations, and rudderless leadership has impacted on her polity. Thus, this paper examines the effects of culture of politics on the Nigerian political system. The paper adopted documentary as method for data collection, therefore relies on secondary sources of data. The paper employed systems theory as a theoretical tool of analysis. The paper discovers that the culture of politics in Nigeria have impacted negatively on the political system. Furthermore, it has also affected the rating of Nigeria among the comity of nations. It has affected its political development and stability. The paper concludes that, the present culture of politics in Nigeria is a serious setback for her political stability and drawing the nation back in the aspiration to remain greater among the comity of nations. The paper recommends reorientation and training programmes for stakeholders to have a change of political attitude with a view to changing Nigerian political orientations.