Browsing by Author "Lukman Omomeji Shehu"

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    Democratic Fragility and ECOWAS's Challenges in West Africa: Insights From Recent Coup D'etats in The Region
    (Centre for Democracy, Research and Development (CEDRED), Nairobi, Kenya, 2025-05-01) Edun Abdulkareem Jimoh; Adedoyin Jolade Omede; Lukman Omomeji Shehu
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    Examining the Effects of Local Government Participation in Economic Development Planning of Sabon-Gari Local Government Area in Kaduna State
    (KASHERE JOURNAL OF POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, 2025-07-10) Yusuf Birisan Lawal; Lukman Omomeji Shehu; Yusuf Ibrahim Ajao
    Development strategies, efforts and programmes are more and more being designed to induce local participation towards ensuring economic development. It is on this basis that the study examined the relationship between local government participation and economic development planning in Sabon-Gari Local Government. The study adopted qualitative research design relying solely on Face-to-Face interview to generate data for the study with the population comprised of six (6) respondents comprising Local Government Chairman, Vice Chairman, LEEDs Coordinator, Sabon-Gari and Desk Officers (I, II & III). The information from interview section was corroborated by secondary data from relevant documents. Some of the relevant documents reviewed include NEEDs Document, (2005) and LEEDs Implementation Manual, 2005. The data generated from the interviewees were thematically analysed. From the presentation and analysis of data, the study concluded that Local Government participation in NEEDs through LEEDs has promoted economic empowerment and development through a more articulate, forward looking, progressive and radical strategy with its inclusive participatory nature (involving government, private sector and the people) in managing the resources of the country for the benefit of the teeming population. However, many factors have stood against the dreams of this strategy including weak leadership at the centre, debt burden etc. The study therefore, recommended among others the need for Nigeria as a nation through its government should fight for debt relief and the need for a monitoring agency to be established that would help in the service delivery of the NEEDs, SEEDs and LEEDs programmes.
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    Transformative Leadership and Public Governance: The Role of Character and Values in Service Delivery in Nigeria
    (FUW CENTRE FOR RESEARCH JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT & SOCIAL SCIENCES (FUWCRJMSS), 2014-11-01) AbdulRasheed Hamza Bamidele; Akeem Ayanda Araba; Lukman Omomeji Shehu
    This paper investigates the crucial role of transformative leadership and public governance in improving service delivery in Nigeria, emphasising the significance of character and values. Using secondary sources and a case study approach centered on Nigeria, the paper investigates how ethical leadership is critical for creating trust, accountability, and integrity within public institutions, which are critical components for good governance and service provision. The study looks at a variety of secondary sources. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of long-term commitment to ethical principles and value-driven leadership in Nigeria's journey to a more fair and prosperous society. The study makes several recommendations, including the need for comprehensive ethical training, strong transparency and accountability procedures, citizen engagement, strengthened legislative frameworks, and the use of technology to support ethical government.
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    Vote Buying and the Quest for Sustainable Democracy: The Nigerian Context
    (KASHERE JOURNAL OF POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, 2025-06-15) Lukman Omomeji Shehu; Akeem Ayanda Araba; Ibrahim Abdulrahman
    The practice of vote buying poses a significant threat to the sustainability of democracy, particularly in contexts such as Nigeria, where it undermines the principles of free, fair, and credible elections. This study critically examines the phenomenon of vote buying, tracing its historical roots, manifestations, and implications for democratic governance. Drawing on the clientelism theory, the research explores the socio-economic, cultural, and institutional drivers that perpetuate this electoral malpractice. It highlights the transactional nature of vote buying, where financial and material inducements overshadow issue-based political engagement, thereby distorting voter preferences and eroding electoral integrity. The study reveals that vote buying fosters corruption, marginalizes competent leadership, weakens political accountability, and exacerbates electoral violence. Furthermore, it perpetuates a culture of impunity, undermining public trust in democratic institutions and processes. To address these challenges, the study recommends comprehensive poverty alleviation strategies, robust enforcement of electoral laws, and intensified voter education campaigns. It also emphasizes the need for institutional reforms to enhance the transparency and credibility of the electoral process. By addressing the root causes of vote buying, this study advocates for a more inclusive and democratic system that reflects the genuine will of the people.
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    Vote Buying and the Quest for Sustainable Democracy: The Nigerian Context
    (KASHERE JOURNAL OF POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, 2025-06-30) Lukman Omomeji Shehu; Akeem Ayanda Araba; Ibrahim Abdulrahman
    The practice of vote buying poses a significant threat to the sustainability of democracy, particularly in contexts such as Nigeria, where it undermines the principles of free, fair, and credible elections. This study critically examines the phenomenon of vote buying, tracing its historical roots, manifestations, and implications for democratic governance. Drawing on the clientelism theory, the research explores the socio-economic, cultural, and institutional drivers that perpetuate this electoral malpractice. It highlights the transactional nature of vote buying, where financial and material inducements overshadow issue-based political engagement, thereby distorting voter preferences and eroding electoral integrity. The study reveals that vote buying fosters corruption, marginalizes competent leadership, weakens political accountability, and exacerbates electoral violence. Furthermore, it perpetuates a culture of impunity, undermining public trust in democratic institutions and processes. To address these challenges, the study recommends comprehensive poverty alleviation strategies, robust enforcement of electoral laws, and intensified voter education campaigns. It also emphasizes the need for institutional reforms to enhance the transparency and credibility of the electoral process. By addressing the root causes of vote buying, this study advocates for a more inclusive and democratic system that reflects the genuine will of the people.