Open AccessNigerian Politics and Politics in Nigeria: A Contemplation of Islamic Political Thought in Nigeria
Author(s) -
Ibrahim Suberu,
S. Yusuf
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
al-milal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2706-6436
pISSN - 2663-4392
DOI - 10.46600/almilal.v2i2.73
Subject(s) - nigerians , politics , injustice , democracy , language change , islam , good governance , political science , government (linguistics) , unrest , corporate governance , political economy , political system , contemplation , development economics , sociology , law , economics , art , philosophy , linguistics , literature , theology , finance , epistemology
Democracy in Nigeria is characterised by corruption, irregularities and injustice. The level of political hostility in the country has resulted in loss of lives and properties and as a result, there have been hindrances to peace and national development to prevail in Nigeria. Hence, the ugly political developments have generated a lot of concerns and questions such as what are the causes of the political unrest in Nigeria? Is democracy really paying off as a political system in Nigeria? What has been the result of democracy in Nigeria? Can there be a better political system in Nigeria? If so, can Islamic political system fulfil the longing of Nigerians? Answers to these questions shall form the body of this research. The research discovers the absence of fairness in the electoral process and bad governance in Nigeria. This research reveals the flaws in effectiveness of democracy as a system of government in Nigeria. It proposes adopting an alternative model of governance. Lastly, this research contemplates the Islamic political model for a better Nigeria.