The Resurgence of Sharia Issues in Contemporary Nigeria 1999-2009
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2010-12
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Published by Department of History Benue State University Makurdi, Makurdi pp. 1-15.
Abstract
The Sharia is a debacle in the history of Nigeria's development. The
adoption of the Sharia in Nigeria in some stales of Northern Nigeria since
the advent of the present democratic dispensation has caused crises which
led to destruction of lives and property, and is well threatened the
corporate existence of the Nigerian slate. The paper argues that selfish and
insensitive leadership are the main causes of the problems arising from the
Sharia palaver. It suggests that purposeful leadership should be the major
concern of our leaders and political elites. The paper further went on to
opine that both leaders and the led should embrace the ethos of democracy
and tolerance.
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Resurgence, Sharia, Contemporary, Nigeria