An Overview of Democratic Rule and Democratization Process in Nigeria : 1999 - 2013

Mukhtar Abdullahi

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An Overview of Democratic Rule and Democratization Process in Nigeria : 1999 - 2013

Authors:

Mukhtar Abdullahi

Publisher:

Nnamdi Azikiwe University : Department of Public Administration

Main Topics:

Political science

Journal:

Review of Public Administration and Management 2014 Vol.3 Issue 5, pp.176-186

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2014

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

91730

Frequency:

Bi-Annual

eISSN:

23157844

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Abstract:

 The democratization process in Nigeria is about the institutionalization of democracy for theattainment of political and economic development of the nation. The current experienceoriginates in May 1999 under Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, who was elected President under theflat form of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This study focuses on the problems oftransforming an authoritarian political system into a democratic system, particularly in thefourteen years of civilian administration. The objective of the study is to among other things,identify and explain the problems and prospects of democratization in Nigeria and suggestcorrect measures to be taken for positive results. Identified in this work is that lack of respect tothe rule of law by elected officials, constitute a major problem for demoralization. Other specificproblems include corruption of public officials, election rigging, lack of accountability and lackof security of life and property. The study suggests policy options that would reduce suspicionand fears among Nigerians and restore people’s confidence in government. These includesamong others proper application of law in all matters of governance, proper implementation ofbudgets and free and fair election as well as provision of adequate security.

Article Details

An Overview of Democratic Rule and Democratization Process in Nigeria : 1999 - 2013

Authors:

Mukhtar Abdullahi

Publisher:

Nnamdi Azikiwe University : Department of Public Administration

Main Topics:

Political science

Journal:

Review of Public Administration and Management 2014 Vol.3 Issue 5, pp.176-186

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2014

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

91730

Frequency:

Bi-Annual

eISSN:

23157844

Descriptors:

POLITICAL SYSTEMS

POLITICAL CONDITIONS

DEMOCRACY

NIGERIA

Democracy

Governance

Democratization Process

Nigeria

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Mukhtar Abdullahi

Publisher: Nnamdi Azikiwe University : Department of Public Administration

Main Topics: Political science

Journal: Review of Public Administration and Management 2014 Vol.3 Issue 5, pp.176-186

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 7/2014

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 91730

Frequency: Bi-Annual

eISSN: 23157844

Descriptors:

Issues

Authors:

Mukhtar Abdullahi

Publisher:

Nnamdi Azikiwe University : Department of Public Administration

Main Topics:

Political science

Journal:

Review of Public Administration and Management 2014 Vol.3 Issue 5, pp.176-186

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2014

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

91730

Frequency:

Bi-Annual

eISSN:

23157844