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The Indigenous People of Biafra's (IPOB) Self-Determination Movements and the Role of the United Nations. Oguejiofor, Princewilliams Odera
JPW (Jurnal Politik Walisongo) Vol. 6 No. 1 (2024)
Publisher : Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik (FISIP) UIN Walisongo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21580/jpw.v6i1.20715

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This study examines “The Dynamics of Self-Determination Movements and the Role of the United Nations: A Case Study of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Nigeria.” The UN's lack of action and formal recognition of IPOB's agitation has undermined the protection of the rights of indigenous people in Nigeria, particularly the Igbo community. The study adopts a qualitative methodology, utilising a time-series research design and documentary analysis of credible secondary sources, including international NGO reports and UN documents. The theoretical framework employed is the Theory of Social Constructivism, which posits that the actions of states and international organizations are shaped by socially constructed norms, ideas, and identities. One key finding is that the UN's indifference can be attributed to complex political dynamics, member states' economic interests, and the prioritisation of territorial integrity over self-determination claims. It is recommended, inter alia, that the UN establish an independent commission or a special rapporteur to investigate allegations of human rights violations against IPOB members and the Igbo community, and hold the Nigerian government accountable for any violations.
Identity Imperialism and Nation Building: Governance, Corruption, and Separatism in Nigeria Oguejiofor, Princewilliams Odera; Akogwu, Chukwunonso Joseph; Okonkwo, Arinze Emmanuel
JPW (Jurnal Politik Walisongo) Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik (FISIP) UIN Walisongo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21580/jpw.v7i1.27770

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This paper studies how Nigeria’s national unity, governance, and socioeconomic growth have been structurally weakened by the externally imposed identity that was a legacy of British colonialism. It also examines how this has fuelled ethnic polarisation, corruption, and separatist movements. Based on the Centre-Periphery and Psycho-Cultural Conflict theories, the study uses qualitative content analysis of secondary data to explain how imposed colonial identity impedes genuine nation-building and good governance. By methodically connecting identity imperialism to deficiencies in governance and development issues, this study closes a significant gap. The way that legal frameworks sustain identity fragmentation is further demonstrated by an analysis of the 1999 constitutional of Nigeria. The study concluded with evidence-based recommendations that highlight constitutional changes that promote fiscal federalism and inclusive national discourse as necessary conditions for long-term national development and cohesion.
Co-Authors Akogwu, Chukwunonso Joseph Okonkwo, Arinze Emmanuel