Department of Political Science

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    The Politics of Security Deployment of Security Operatives to Jos Metropolis, Plateau State, Nigeria 2001-2014
    (Slovak Journal of Political Sciences, 2017) Umar Dantani; Peter Nungshak Wika; Abdullahi, Muhammad Maigari
    The paper examines the politics of security deployment by the Federal Government of Nigeria to Jos, metropolis. A cross-sectional study was conducted and Public Opinion Theory adopted. Methodologically, mixed methods of data collection were conducted that involved the administration of 377 questionnaires to adult respondents, six In-Depth Interviews with religious and community leaders while three Key Informant Interviews with security personnel working with Special Task Force. The survey reveals that, the deployment of Mobile Police from 2001-2010 and the formation of Special Task Force in 2010 has generated mixed reactions and divergent perceptions among the residents of Jos metropolis. Majority of the ethnic groups that are predominantly Christians were more contented with the deployment of the Mobile Police whereas ethnic groups that are dominantly Muslims questioned the neutrality, capability, performance and strength of the Nigerian Police Force in managing the crises. The study recommends that, security personnel should display high degree of neutrality in order to earn the confidence of the residents and change their perceptions.
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    ARAB UPRISINGS, DEMOCRATIC DEFICIT AND THE UPGRADE OF AUTHORITARIANISM IN JORDAN
    (IGWEBUIKE: An African Journal of Arts and Humanities, 2017-04) Bulus; Kwopnan Ibrahim; Ngonadi; Anthony Onwuegbuchulam
    Despite the regional turmoil that was witnessed in parts of the Middle East and North Africa, the Arab monarchies have continued to be resilient. While the Arab uprisings shattered the dictatorial regimes of Egypt, Libya, Tunisia and Yemen within a year, the Arab monarchies have been able to suppress the uprisings and ensure stability. This paper examines the impact of uprisings on the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. It also takes a look at different perspectives relating to the lack of democracy in Jordan and other Arab monarchies. The paper finds out that the happenings of the Arab spring in Jordan more or less did little in weakening the monarchical system but rather has led to an upgrade of the autocratic status where the powers of the monarch is not threatened but the strength and capacity of opposition groups is drastically reduced. Finally, it considers the upgrade of authoritarianism as the survival strategy of the monarch of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
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    Democratic Governance, Sustainable Development and Insecurity in Africa: The Nigerian Experience
    (International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), 2021-01) Gubak, Happy Daniel; Gubam, Dimas Solomon; Piwuna, Phidelia Zacharia
    Abstract: The paper assesses the responsibilities of the government to its citizens and the state participation in provision of basic or essential amenities for the citizens. It argues that aside from economic challenges, corruption, ignorance, insecurity and illiteracy remain some of the major hindrances to welfarism and consequently democratic governance in Africa in general and Nigeria in particular. The paper therefore, assesses the African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) efforts at ensuring democratic governance in the continent and the sub-region respectively. The paper concludes that the Nigerian state, Economic community of West African states (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU) need to take important steps in stabilizing the economy of member states such as Nigeria towards promoting democratic governance in the sub-region of West Africa and the African region in general. Findings from the study reveals that despite the lofty objectives of the AU and ECOWAS, they lack the institutional machinery and capacity to fully ensure good governance in member states and that bad governance or corrupt leadership has been the bane of democratic governance in Africa and Nigeria in particular among other various challenges of democratic consolidation. They often focus more attention and energy on issues such as monitoring elections, peace keeping activities and discouraging illegal overthrown of governments, especially through coup d’état than fostering a culture of good governance. It recommends among others that welfarism should be the watchword of governance in Africa and there should be strong commitment by the government to the achievement of MDGs/SDGs. The study employed solely the qualitative method of data analysis. As such, information were drawn from secondary sources of data collection such as text books, journal articles, Newspapers, workshop and conference papers and reports.