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Human Security and Democratic Administrations in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic Ogundare, Yemi Daniel
Hasanuddin Journal of Strategic and International Studies (HJSIS) Vol. 3 No. 1 (2024)
Publisher : Hasanuddin University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20956/hjsis.v3i1.36413

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This paper examines democratic administrations and human security in Nigeria’s fourth republic. The fourth republic was the first republic in Nigeria's history that witnessed a long democratic transition which is still in continuation. The wide assumption is that democratic institution has strong leverage for human security. But from Nigeria's perspective, it is not certain that democracy has promoted the human security of the citizens’ livelihood. The objective of the paper is to assess the impact of democratic administrations on the livelihood of the citizens. The theory of this research was the sustainable development theory. The research methodology is a triangulation method descriptive and explorative in Nature. The findings revealed that democracy in Nigeria had not been able to solve the human security dimensional aspect of livelihood security. One of the focal recommendations is a strong political institution that can produce an effective rule of law and accountability government to the people.
Democratic Backsliding in Nigeria: A Comparative Assessment of Institutional Decline in West Africa Ogundare, Yemi Daniel; Yakubu, Nyam Elisha
Hasanuddin Journal of Strategic and International Studies (HJSIS) Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Hasanuddin University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20956/hjsis.v4i1.48354

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This article examines the phenomenon of democratic backsliding in Nigeria through an institutional lens, comparing its trajectory with those of selected West African peers. We begin by surveying the literature on democratic erosion and institutional decay in Africa, noting that formal democratic rules often mask autocratic practices. Theoretical perspectives such as Democratic Consolidation Theory and Institutional Theory are applied to explain Nigeria’s institutional erosion. Using a qualitative comparative case study approach, we analyze Nigeria’s recent decline focusing on the judiciary, electoral processes, and executive-legislative relations drawing on empirical data from election observer reports and scholarly studies. We then contrast these findings with developments in Ghana, Senegal, and Mali to identify regional patterns. The analysis reveals that while Ghana’s democracy remains relatively robust, both Senegal and Mali have experienced acute reversals, highlighting a regional trend of weakening checks and rising authoritarianism. We discuss the implications for governance and security in West Africa, noting that institutional decay undermines public trust and can exacerbate conflict. The article concludes with policy recommendations strengthening judicial independence, reforming electoral bodies, protecting civil liberties, and bolstering regional democratic norms to promote resilience against backsliding. These recommendations aim to guide reformers in sustaining democratic governance in Nigeria and the region.
Co-Authors Yakubu, Nyam Elisha