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- ItemPolitical Conflict and Electoral Violence in Nigeria: Implications on National Security(African Journal of Politics and Administrative Studies (AJPAS), 2023-12) Mubarak S. JamiuThe Electoral contest in many developing democracies in Africa including, Nigeria, are faced with the challenges of conducting free, fair, credible and violence-free elections. Political violence has become a stain on our democracy. The paper therefore assessed the impact of electoral violence on national security in Nigeria. The paper adopted the descriptive analytical approach. The data collected were classified, analyzed and organized chronologically in a manner that ensured effective interrogation and presentation of the interests driving the debate on the subject matter to ensure adequate comprehension. The frustration aggression theory was used to explain the cause of electoral violence in Nigeria. The study found out that Political violence is now a stain in our democracy that is now seen as a political structure and strategy for employment during election and the use of weapons during election have an after effect on the national security. Consequently, some policy recommendations were made. The political umpire has to take conscious and strategic actions against political violence, due to the fact that action and inaction of the government plays a major role in either stopping or continuing the menace. Appropriate security network and intelligence should be organized to monitor electoral activities to mitigate incidences of violence. The Independent National Electoral Commission should conduct transparent and credible elections while the political parties and candidates should ensure strict compliance with electoral regulations. Keywords: Political Conflict; National Security; Democracy; Electoral Violence.
- ItemTraditional Institutions as Instrument for Rural Development in Ilorin Emirate of Kwara State, Nigeria(2023) IDRIS DANJUMA MOHAMMED, ADEDOYIN JOHN TOWOJU & MUBARAK SULAIMAN JAMIUThe study examined the roles of the traditional institutions in the community development with reference to llorin Emirate in Kwara State as well as bringing the effects and impacts of traditional institutions on rural and socio-economic development to the people of Ilorin Emirate because the role of Traditional Institutions in community development ranged from providing good leadership as Custodian and repository of the community, to mobilize physical, human and financial resources for the local development at large. This paper is situated within the qualitative method of social research. The paper, which is theoretical in nature basically extract its arguments from secondary sources of data including journals and other related policies, textbooks and publications. To improve on the reliability and validity of the paper, multiple secondary sources were used to harmonize the risk of error. The paper concludes that, traditional rulers play a very significant role of informally managing conflict and peace-making meetings when matters get out of hand, they also serve as advisory role to the local council. On the basis of these findings, it was recommended among others that traditional rulers should be adequately empowered financially, socially and materially; as this would go a long way to influence their effectiveness in grass root mobilization for rural development. Keywords: Ilorin Emirate, Traditional institutions, Rural Development
- ItemSOCIAL MEDIA AND ETHNIC VOLATILITY IN NIGERIA’S DEMOCRACY AND IT EFFECT ON THE NATIONAL SECURITY(Polac Journal of Social and Management Sciences (PJSMS), 2023-10) Mubarak Sulaiman Jamiu
- ItemA project of World Bank Global Development Finance for the Control of Poverty in Developing Countries(American Journal of Humanities and Social Science (AJHSS) Volume 10, 2021, 2021) Mubarak Sulaiman JamiuAdvancement help can't be apportioned simply on standards of selectivity. Pointers of good monetary advancement are not strong and connection of these markers with destitution mitigation isn't programmed; more accentuation should be given to reallocation arrangements. Shifts in thinking and practice concerning aid have posed serious challenges in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) for both donors and recipients, but progress in reform remains slow. Advancement help as a level of absolute streams is declining and is excessively little and wasteful to give adequate cradles to repeat worldwide emergencies. This article presents a diagnostic checklist that captures issues of M&E policy of World Bank. It applies Poverty and Social Impact Analysis (PSIA) test, randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental designs to a review of the PRSP M&E arrangements of 10 aid dependent countries, which are recipient of World Bank Funds to demonstrate comparative strengths and weaknesses. Keywords: World Bank Funds, Monitoring and Evaluation, PRSP, Quasi-experimental Designs, 10Aid-dependent Countries
- ItemIdentity Politics and its Implication on the Nigerian Electoral Process(African Journal of Politics and Administrative Studies (AJPAS), 2023-06) 1 Abdullahi Alabi, 2 Mubarak SulaimanJamiu, 3 Abdulmuthalib Akinkunmi LawalThis paper discusses the impact of identity politics on the Nigerian electoral process, with a focus on the 2019 general elections. The emergence of identity politics, which relies on ethnicity, religion, and regionalism to shape voters' preferences, has had far-reaching consequences on political discourse and election outcomes in Nigeria and other parts of the world. The paper draws on Social Identity Theory (SIT), as theoretical frame work which posits that individuals derive a sense of identity and self-esteem from their membership in social groups, to explain how group membership shapes attitudes and behaviors in the electoral process. The paper argues that while identity-based mobilization may provide short-term electoral gains for some politicians, it undermines the principles of inclusivity and diversity that are essential for a thriving democracy. The impact of identity politics on the Nigerian electoral process is not always positive, as ethnic and religious identities have often been used to mobilize violence and undermine the democratic process. Furthermore, the use of identity politics in political discourse can lead to the exclusion of certain groups and the formation of polarized and divided communities. The study found that in the 2019 presidential election, ethnic and religious identities played a significant role in determining voting patterns. The study also found that voters were more likely to support candidates who they perceived as representing their group's interests. These findings are consistent with the predictions of SIT, which posits that group membership plays a crucial role in shaping attitudes and behaviors. The paper highlights the need for political parties and candidates to focus on critical issues such as economic development and security, rather than relying on ethnic and religious identities to mobilize voters. It is also essential to promote intergroup dialogue and cooperation to foster national unity and social cohesion. Ultimately, the study emphasizes the need for a more nuanced and inclusive approach to politics that recognizes the division and polarization of diversity of identities and interests in Nigeria. The study recommends that political leaders, civil society organizations, and the media should encourage an inclusive political discourse that emphasizes the importance of unity and cooperation over Key-Words: Identity Politics; Nigeria Election; Ethnicity; Diversity; Religion.