Ideological Battle in the Nigerian State: An interplay of democracy and plutocracy

Dr. chris c. ojukwu; OGF nwaorgu

Ideological Battle in the Nigerian State: An interplay of democracy and plutocracy

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It has been widely argued that democracy is an imperative for development in the 21st Century Nigeria. Perhaps, it is because the concept has been tested in some societies, particularly in western societies and it worked. The paper argues that one of the reasons democratic institution has not yet been properly rooted in Nigeria is that it has been choked off and smothered by plutocracy. The attendant consequences include, impoverishment of the citizenry, gradual deterioration of established democratic institutions and agencies and high level of criminality, militancy and terrorist-oriented activities.

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Dr. chris c. ojukwu, OGF nwaorgu. 1970. "Ideological Battle in the Nigerian State: An interplay of democracy and plutocracy". Global Journal of Human-Social Science - C: Sociology & Culture GJHSS-C Volume 12 (GJHSS Volume 12 Issue C6).

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Crossref Journal DOI 10.17406/GJHSS

Print ISSN 0975-587X

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Keywords

Democracy Development Elitism Ideology Plutocracy

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Submission ReceivedFebruary 8, 2012
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Published March 15, 2012

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