Political Defections in Nigeria: Implications for Our Nascent Democracy

Authors

  • Christopher Alexander Udofia
  • Professor Andrew F. Uduigwomen

Keywords:

Nigerian political, Political Defection

Abstract

The Nigerian political turf is replete with a monstrous phenomenon which has emerged as a potent retrogressive factor with the capability of torpedoing our nascent democracy. This sinister offshoot of our democratic experience is the fanciful multi-numenclated phenomenon called Political Defection. The prime focus of this discourse is to undertake a philosophical expository analysis of the conversational narratives bordering on the subject under investigation. In this essay, therefore, a historical exposition of particular cases of cross-carpeting as well as a corresponding analysis of the causes, legitimacy and implications of political porting will be surveyed. The essay will also discuss the possible ways of curbing incessant party switching so as to strengthen and foster the deepening of democracy in Nigeria.

References

Agudiewu, Moses Ogbonn et al. International Journal of Humainties and Social Sciences. “Party Defections and Survival of Democracy in Nigeria”. Vol. 4. Issue 6, Oct. – Nov. 2015, 103 – 112

Ikechukwu, Udeuhele Godwin. “Political Nomadism and its Implications on Political Development in Nigeria: A critical Analysis”. International Journal of African and Asian Studies. Vol. 9, 2015.

Opadere, Olaolu S. et al. “Cross Carpeting in Nigerian Politics: Some Legal and Moral Issues Generated”. Frontiers of Legal Research. Vol. 3, No. 2, 2015, 22 – 39

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2022-05-06

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Vol. 8 (2022): TJM

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Political Defections in Nigeria: Implications for Our Nascent Democracy. (2022). Texas Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 8, 32-34. https://mail.zienjournals.com/index.php/tjm/article/view/1500