Browsing by Author "Muhammad, Abdulrasheed Alada"

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    A Retrospective View of 'June 12" 1993 Presidential Election in Nigeria
    (Department of Political Science, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Fedral University, Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria, 2019-06) Muhammad, Abdulrasheed Alada
    Abstract The June 12, 1993 presidential election was a historic election that not only brought Nigerians together in terms of unity of purpose but as well as marked the peak of activities towards an emerging Third Nigerian Republic. Prior to 1993 when the June 12 election took place, Nigeria has had two previous Republics. First was between 1960 when the country gained independence and January 1966 when the first military coup led to dismantling of the democratic structures. Second was the short-lived period of 1979 to 1983 when another military coup led by Major Generals Buhari and Tunde Idiagbon sent the civilian administration parking. This paper examined the June 12, 1993 Presidential election in Nigeria. Through an examination of some secondary data, it argued that the June 12, 1993 Presidential election by its annulment, failed to usher-in a Third Nigerian Republic amongst other consequences which it has for the Nigerian state. It also defied existing pattern of political contestations in the country. Above all, the experience is pregnant with some lessons for the future of politics in Nigeria.
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    A Retrospective View of 'June 12" 1993 Presidential Election in Nigeria
    (Department of Political Science, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria, 2019-06) Muhammad, Abdulrasheed Alada
    The June 12, 1993 presidential election was a historic election that not only brought Nigerians together in terms of unity of purpose but as well as marked the peak of activities towards an emerging Third Nigerian Republic. Prior to 1993 when the June 12 election took place, Nigeria has had two previous Republics. First was between 1960 when the country gained independence and January 1966 when the first military coup led to dismantling of the democratic structures. Second was the short-lived period of 1979 to 1983 when another military coup led by Major Generals Buhari and Tunde Idiagbon sent the civilian administration parking. This paper examined the June 12, 1993 Presidential election in Nigeria. Through an examination of some secondary data, it argued that the June 12, 1993 Presidential election by its annulment, failed to usher-in a Third Nigerian Republic amongst other consequences which it has for the Nigerian state. It also defied existing pattern of political contestations in the country. Above all, the experience is pregnant with some lessons for the future of politics in Nigeria.
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    An Overview of the Role of Women Legislators in Nigeria's National Assembly in the Fourth Republic
    (Department of Political Science, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria, 2018-12) Muhammad, Abdulrasheed Alada
    Abstract The legislature is believed to be an assembly of, predominantly, elected men and women whose responsibility is to champion the cause of the citizens. This makes it central to democratic practice and sustenance although its existence predates the practice of democracy. But while the legislature is an assembly of elected men and women, the notion of equality in number between both genders cannot be placed on equal pedestal. This may be due to a host of factors but not without some consequences for the larger political terrain. It is against this background that this paper examines the role of women in the Nigerian legislature at the federal level in the Fourth Republic, the paper argues that except of recent, women have had increasing fortune in the Nigeria legislative process but this has not reflected in their impact owing to institutional and attitudinal variables. consequently, both institutional and attitudinal reforms are necessary in order to have a robust participation of women in Nigeria; political process.
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    Corruption and Nigeria's External Image in the Fourth Republic
    (College of Management and Social Sciences, Fountain University, Oshogbo, Nigeria, 2020) Muhammad, Abdulrasheed Alada; Salawu, Ibrahim
    Abstract The existence of corruption is not new in the governance of countries. It is both a national and international menace with multidimensional effects thereby evoking national and supra-national efforts towards combating it. In Nigeria, it has led to institutionalisation of the fight against corruption as evidenced in the establishment of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). However, due to some factors in the fight against corruption, the effect it has on governance has continued. One area of significance is the effect it has on the country’s external image. This underscores the link between domestic politics and external relations. It is against this background that this paper examines the impact of corruption on Nigeria’s external image in the Fourth Republic. By focussing on specific cases that have generated international reactions, the paper argues that though the fight against corruption is within the purview of Nigeria’s domestic policy, the nature and outcome of such endeavour has implications for how the country in the comity of nations. It, therefore, recommends that domestic policies must not be unmindful of the likely consequences of such policy on a country’s external relations.
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    Effects of Constitutional Defects on Executive-Legislature Relations in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic
    (Department of Political Science and International Studies, Ahmadu bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, 2021) Muhammad, Abdulrasheed Alada
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    EMERGING TREND OF THE AGITATIONS FOR RESOURCE CONTROL AND THE FUTURE OF NIGERIA'S FEDERALISM
    (African Journal of Stability and Development, 2007-08) Muhammad, Abdulrasheed Alada
    Nigeria adopted federalism as-a means of managing her diverse and often conflicting ethno-cultural diversities. Without doubt, this may have resulted in some positive achievements. But one issue that has remained germane to the practice of federalism in Nigeria is the issue of resource control. This bothers on issues of equity and justice in power and resource distribution among the various nationalities in the country. The minority nationalities whose area incidentally produces the nation's resources have been at the receiving end, culminating in their demand for redress. The volatile dimension and recent trends of their agitations however portends ominous threat to the country. Against this background, the paper highlights dimensions of the agitations in the country with a view to draw out its implications on the country's federalism as well as the state as a whole.
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    Executive - Legislature Relations in the Budgeting Process
    (Covenant University Journal of Politics and International Affairs, 2015) Muhammad, Abdulrasheed Alada; Ruth, Fanny Kinge
    The executive and the legislative arms, working in harmony, are vital for the attainment of democratic and good governance and the much vaunted dividends of democracy. In this context, it is also axiomatic that a non-cooperative relation between the two has ominous implications for democratic growth. In the area of budgeting and in line with the principles of separation of powers that characterized most presidential systems, the 1999 Nigerian constitution has vested the executive and the legislature with different powers over national budgets. However, trends have shown that budgeting issues have been a major source of antagonism between the two arms, especially, under the reigns of President Obasanjo. It is in this light that this paper examines the fundamental basis of disagreement between the executive and legislature at the national level in Nigeria over budgetary matters. It may be reasoned, for now, that at the heart of this conflict lies a wrong appreciation of institutional roles and responsibilities between the two arms.
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    EXECUTIVE-LEGISLATURE RELATIONS IN FOREIGN RELATINS
    (National Institute for Legislative Studies (NILS) National Assembly, Abuja, 2016-06) Muhammad, Abdulrasheed Alada
    Nigeria's external indebtedness dated back to pre-independence period but the debts were not much of a burden on the economy. However, with the oil glut of 1978, things began to change in the direction of accumulated external debts. Following the adverse effect of the debt burden on the country, the new civilian administration that emerged in 1999 was poised to tackle the debt problem headlong. However, the democratic context in Nigeria is such that no arm of government has absolute control over the formulation and implementation of government's policies; there was the need, therefore, for cooperation between the executive and the legislature on the debt issue. This article examines the role of actors within the executive and legislative arms aimed at securing debt cancellation for the country in 2005. It argues that Nigeria was able to secure debt cancellation due largely to synergy of actions between the executive and legislative institutions, informed by both arms' recognition of the impact of the excruciating debt burden on the country. The article concludes that there is need for more institutional cooperation in order to achieve greater prospects for the country's democratic aspirations.
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    EXPLORING THE PARLIAMENT
    (Policy Analysis and Research Project (PARP), National Assembly, Abuja, 2010-03) Muhammad, Abdulrasheed Alada
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    FEDERALISM
    (Faculty of Business and Social Sciences, 2005) Muhammad, Abdulrasheed Alada
    Federalism has indeed been one of the most widely debated concepts in politics. this paper thus attempts to illuminate on the meaning and nature of the concept noting the requisites for its adoption and sustenance as well as current arguments in the literature on the topic. the essence is to bring to fore its dynamism engendered by societal impulses. While it remains the best option for plural societies, its efficacy and continued relevance as diversity management technique will for a long time depend on its degree of adaptability to social, political and economic impulses from the society.
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    FEDERALISM AND POLITICAL STABILITY IN NIGERIA: CURRENT PERIL AND FUTURE HOPES
    (Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, North Carolina, 2007) Muhammad, Abdulrasheed Alada
    As a device for the containment of intra societal pluralism, federalism offers good prospect for achieving political stability of especially heterogeneous societies. In Nigeria, adoption of this governmental arrangement dated back to 1954 when it emerged a federation of three regions defined by the three major ethnic groups. With over half a century of practice, this paper highlights how the practice of federalism has impacted on the country's political stability explicating on various perceptions of the system in Nigeria and those conditions and tendencies that gave rise to them. The paper argued that although there are some faulty lines in its practice, much of the diatribe on Nigeria's federalism stem not from insolvency of the system in engendering political stability but rather from a wrong appreciation of the values inherent it. The bottom line is that attitude and excesses of political actors lie central to the crises and contradictions of Nigeria's federalism. In spite of this, it is maintained that, there is yet no alternative to the federal system in Nigeria if the country is to remain a strong, united and politically stable entity.
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    FEDERALISM, DEMOCRACY AND THE NATIONAL QUESTION UNDER NIGERIA'S FOURTH REPUBLIC
    (Department of Political Science, Faculty of Business and Social Sciences, University of Ilorin, 2007) Muhammad, Abdulrasheed Alada
    Federalism and democracy are ideals which most plural societies perceive as capable of solving their multifarious problems. This can be explained partly within the putative virtues of federal ism and the known ideals of democracy and, partly because both are mutually reinforcing in their capacity to reconcile divergent interests and accommodate differing views within a liberal framework. This is in addition to preserving individual and groups right to self-determination. The adoption and practice of this system in Nigeria can therefore be situated within these pleasurable contexts. To this extent, the adoption of federalism and democracy in Nigeria is premised on their potency as strategies for managing the multifarious concerns expressed by various groups, which have been carefully couched in a diplomatic language called, the national question. However; through a content analysis of relevant data and observable trends in the country especially since /999, this paper argues that the appropriateness and efficacy of these principles as answers to the question leave much to discuss. The bottom line is that.the cause of their adoption in the first place has ever remained the consequence.
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    GOVERNANCE AND INTERNATIONAL IMAGE
    (African Association for Public Administration and Management, 2012-01) Muhammad, Abdulrasheed Alada
    Nigeria emerged at independence in 1960 as a potentially great nation. This is by virtue of its vast population and mineral endowment. This potential greatness has however. remained a mirage as the country continues to suffer significant setbacks in its developmental efforts. Much of the goodwill which the country initially enjoyed at independence has declined drastically. A major fallout of this is the recurrent image and credibility crisis which the country has continued to face. Worst still, this problem has failed to subside ill spite of successive governments I efforts at managing it. This paper argues that most of this is a result of the limited effort being made to sell Nigeria creditably to her own population at home and abroad. At the same time, most of the governance crises that underpin or precipitated the image remain and need to be tackled decisively. In addition there is the continuing failure of the Nigerian state to develop capacity to manage new challenges. So, for the country to come out of its current international image problem, it is imperative that the government addresses the fundamental issues and endeavour to re-focus attention on the re-branding efforts.
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    Governance, Protracted Violence of Boko Haram and National Security in Nigeria
    (Nigerian Political Science Association, NPSA, 2022-12) Muhammad, Abdulrasheed Alada; Lamidi, Kamal Olaniyi
    This paper examined the pervasive violence perpetrated by the Boko Haram in Nigeria as a direct response to inadequacies in governance. Literature suggests that Boko Haram has continued to grow and render security situation in the country more worrisome. Records showed that Nigeria has been the scene of several humanitarian crises due to violence perpetrated by the Boko Haram group in the north eastern part of the country as they use mostly virulent instruments to achieve their objectives. Also, despite various counterinsurgency initiatives by the government, which in most cases are combatant, to curb their violent activities, the violence has continue till date thereby raising critical questions about the effectiveness of government’s counterinsurgency initiatives. By examining and analysing documents and evidences on the Boko Haram saga, this paper argued that perpetration of violence by Boko Haram is informed by frustrations arising from inadequacies in Nigeria’s governance. It is suggested that a reform of domestic governance will on one hand, go a long way in curbing the insurgent activities and on another hand, ameliorate its worst effect on Nigeria’s national security and its image in the international system.
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    THE IMPACT OF CORRUPTION ON EXECUTIVE-LEGISLATURE RELATIONS IN NIGERIA'S PRESIDENTIAL DEMOCRACY
    (Faculty of General Studies, Federal University, Dutse, 2018-06) Muhammad, Abdulrasheed Alada
    Corruption is an enigma that patches on the social, political and economic fabrics of the society. It has so much permeated the arena of governance that one can hardly engage any issue that borders on governance without reference to the menace of corruption. In this context, the institutional contexts of governance are not in any way immune from the impacts and effects of corruption. This paper examines the effect of corruption on institutional relations in government. It argues that, while relationship between governmental institutions, especially the executive and the legislature, is subject to a host of other influences, the factor of corruption remains a potent influence. This consequently diminishes the hope of good governance for the citizens. In this situation where the arena of governance has become a fertile parasitic field for corruption, tackling the menace requires some deliberate attitudinal change from actors as well as increased effort from the civil society.
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    LEGISLATIVE CORRUPTION AND DEMOCRATIC SUSTENANCE IN NIGERIA
    (School of Management and Social Science, Babcock University Press Ltd., 2007) Muhammad, Abdulrasheed Alada
    The issue of corruption no doubt occupies a front burner on issues of governance across the world. The universality of its affliction and the extent to which it punctures social, political and economic development demands that national and international initiatives be harnessed toward its eradication. At the national level, it requires appropriate law making bodies, such as the legislature, to put in place legislations that guarantee a corruption free society. This necessarily must be accompanied by the political will to ensure success. However, there may be a paradox in situations where the lawmaking bodies are caught up in the trap of corruption allegations. This is the Nigerian malady where the legislature has had cause to battle with one or the other allegations of corruption against it or its principal officers. Through analysis of some of this allegations vis-a-vis the role of the legislature in a democracy, this paper attempts to demonstrate how legislative corruption impacts on good governance and democratic sustenance in Nigeria. For now, it is held that legislative corruption is a major issue in executive-legislative wrangling and declining confidence of citizens in the legislative process among other consequences.
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    Legislative Corruption and the Challenge of Democratic Sustenance in Nigeria, 1999 - 2007
    (National Institute for Legislative Studies (NILS) National Assembly, Abuja, 2018) Muhammad, Abdulrasheed Alada
    The issue of corruption no doubt occupies a front burner on issues of governance across the world. The universality of its affliction and the extent to which it punctures social, political and economic development demands that national and international initiatives be harnessed toward its eradication. At the national level, it requires appropriate law making bodies, such as the legislature, to put in place legislations that guarantee a corruption free society. This necessarily must be accompanied by the political will to ensure success. However, there may be a paradox in situations where the lawmaking bodies are caught up in the trap of corruption allegations. This is the Nigerian malady where the legislature has had cause to battle with one or the other allegations of corruption against it or its principal officers. Through analysis of some of this allegations vis-a-vis the role of the legislature in a democracy, this paper attempts to demonstrate how legislative corruption impacts on good governance and democratic sustenance in Nigeria. For now, it is held that legislative corruption is a major issue in executive-legislative wrangling and declining confidence of citizens in the legislative process among other consequences.
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    POLITICAL PARTIES AND NATIONAL INTEGRATION: REFLECTIONS ON NIGERIA SINCE 1999
    (Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, North Carolina, 2007) Muhammad, Abdulrasheed Alada
    There is consensus among scholars that of political party is an instrument for promoting national integration of culturally variegated societies and democratic sustenance. This is by virtue of its diverse social base and organizational arrangement, which link the rulers with the ruled on the one hand and, on the other hand, peoples of diverse socio-cultural leanings. The importance of this role is underscored by the fact that the task of engendering national cohesion cannot be confined strictly to formal state institutions alone. Taking a cursory look at the Nigerian state, this paper examines the socio cultural variations of the entity vis-a-vis the expected roles of political parties in national integration. Thus, drawing heavily from experiences since 1999, it is held that Nigerian political parties are yet to comprehend or appreciate its role in the task of national integration and nation building. Rather, the contradictions they engender do reinforce the integration crises.
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    PROBLEMS OF NATIONAL INTEGRATION IN NIGERIA
    (College of the Humanities, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, 2008) Muhammad, Abdulrasheed Alada
    Nigeria emerged at independence in 1960 as a plural society which essentially derives from the fusion of various ethno-cultural groups under an oversearching national entity created by the departing colonial government. The coming together of these diverse elements, however, came with the challenge of integrating them into a stable national entity where commitment to the nation will supersede primordial ties and interests. This paper examines the challenges vis-a-vis the institutional and constitutional mechanisms put in place by successive Nigerian governments to achieve national integration. It concludes that while Nigeria's integration problems stem from its colonial experience, accentuated by excesses 'of the political class, attitudinal change and re orientation of the people towards imbibing the values of national consciousness and cohesion lie at the root of resolving
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    RE-THINKING THE 2005-2006 ATTEMPT AT REVIEWING THE NIGERIAN CONSTITUTION
    (Department of Political Science, Faculty of Business and Social Sciences, University of Ilorin, 2013-08) Muhammad, Abdulrasheed Alada
    As an establish body of rules from which other norms derive, the constitution represents the totality of fundamental rules which establish and regulate the whole system of government of a country. However, Nigeria's previous experiences have shown that the process of arriving at this important framework has been devoid of free participation of the people. Even the hopes of democratic governance serving as springboard for a holistic review of the constitution has since 1999, when the country re-democratised, remained one of high expectations and dashed hopes. While the 2005-2006 attempt represent a mild stone towards producing a people oriented constitution, it however, in the end was not to be as it became truncated.