POLITICIZATION OF TRADITIONAL THRONE AND ESCALATION OF INSECURITY IN NIGERIA

Omini Ubi Ubi, PhD, Jason Emeka Umahi

Abstract


This article tend to address the current trend that has to do with the politicization of the ascendancy of traditional throne in Nigeria which is part of the current security challenge the country is facing.The article gives a clear motive behind politicians having interest in deciding who ascend traditional throne in their communities and beyond.The trend has always faced stiff resistance leading to bloody crises.The history of the Nigerian traditional rulers who  were politically dethroned was stated.The article made salient recommendations to end the infiltration of the traditional administrative system in Nigeria  


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Traditional Throne, Insecurity, Politicization and Dethronement

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