This paper examines the principles of Islamic theocracy in its advocacy for a paradigm shift in the Nigerian political system, with a view to engendering good governance.
Good governance remains the expectation from every ruling political party, especially in this democratic dispensation of the Nigerian Nation. The need to ensure that the citizenry enjoy the dividends of democracy as often promised during various electioneering campaigns is envisioned to be the motif for different agendas and political slogans by different administrations. Unfortunately, different political agendas have a record of setback in the history of political leadership and governance in Nigeria.
The Nigerian state from independence has experienced a number of forms in the governance of its citizenry. A cursory assessment of its state politically and socio-economically reveals that it has grown from struggle to trouble and from bad to worse. This recorded retrogression by the Nigerian nation over a period of its corporate existence as a political entity is to be partly blamed on the systems of government institutionalised
so far and partly on the drivers of the institutions engendered by those systems of government.
The above painted background informed our proposal of purely Islamized theocracy as a better alternative system of government capable of orchestrating good governance in Nigeria. This proposal cannot be divorced from the truism that there is a Supreme Being behind the existence and creation of Nigeria as a state.
A paradigm shift, as the vocal point of this paper, will be examined by briefly looking at governance in Nigeria, democratic rule and the Nigerian nation, theocratic conceptualization of governance, Islamic principles of theocracy towards enhancing good governance in Nigeria and implementation of Islamic theocracy in Nigeria. Our discussion of these sub-topics gives rise to some recommendations and followed by conclusion.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Abstract
- 1. Introduction
- 2. A Brief Survey Of Governance In Nigeria
- 3. Democratic Rule And The Nigerian Nation
- 4. Theocratic Conceptualization Of Governance
- 5. Islamic Principles Of Theocracy For Good Governance In Nigeria
- 6. Implementation Of Islamic Theocracy In Nigeria
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper examines the application of Islamic theocratic principles as a potential solution to improve governance in Nigeria. It analyzes the historical context of governance in Nigeria, evaluates the current democratic system's shortcomings, and proposes an alternative model rooted in Islamic theocracy. The goal is to explore whether a paradigm shift towards Islamic theocracy could foster better governance.
- Historical overview of governance in Nigeria
- Critique of Nigeria's democratic system
- Conceptualization of theocratic governance within an Islamic framework
- Islamic principles relevant to good governance
- Feasibility and implementation of Islamic theocracy in Nigeria
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
1. Introduction: This introductory chapter sets the stage for the paper by highlighting Nigeria's history of troubled governance and proposing Islamic theocracy as a potential alternative. It emphasizes the belief in a Supreme Being guiding Nigeria's affairs and advocates for governance aligned with divine ordinances. The chapter introduces the paper's core argument—that a paradigm shift towards Islamic theocracy offers a pathway to better governance—and outlines the subsequent chapters' structure. The reference to Orson Patt underscores the theological foundation of the proposed system.
2. A Brief Survey Of Governance In Nigeria: This chapter provides a concise historical overview of governance in Nigeria, starting from pre-independence regional divisions to the post-independence transitions between military and civilian rule. It emphasizes the pre-independence regional rivalries and their implications for the newly formed nation. The chapter highlights the cyclical nature of military coups and the establishment of republics, ultimately contextualizing the current governance challenges within a broader historical narrative. The chapter lays the groundwork for understanding the ongoing need for improved governance structures in Nigeria.
3. Democratic Rule And The Nigerian Nation: This chapter critically assesses Nigeria's democratic system, arguing that it has failed to address socio-economic inequalities and widespread corruption. It cites the widening gap between the rich and poor, the lack of effective anti-corruption mechanisms, and the inadequacies of the judicial system. The chapter uses quotes from Ajayi and Ojo (2014) to reinforce its critique of the existing system, ultimately setting the stage for the alternative proposal of Islamic theocracy.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Good governance, Nigeria, Islamic theocracy, democratic rule, corruption, socio-economic inequality, paradigm shift, implementation, recommendations.
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What is the main topic of this paper?
The paper explores the application of Islamic theocratic principles as a potential solution to improve governance in Nigeria. It analyzes Nigeria's historical governance, critiques the current democratic system, and proposes an alternative model based on Islamic theocracy.
What are the key themes explored in the paper?
Key themes include a historical overview of governance in Nigeria, a critique of the Nigerian democratic system, the conceptualization of theocratic governance within an Islamic framework, relevant Islamic principles for good governance, and the feasibility and implementation of Islamic theocracy in Nigeria.
What is the paper's argument regarding Nigeria's current democratic system?
The paper argues that Nigeria's democratic system has failed to address socio-economic inequalities and widespread corruption. It points to the widening gap between rich and poor, ineffective anti-corruption mechanisms, and inadequacies in the judicial system as evidence of this failure. The authors use external sources (like Ajayi and Ojo, 2014) to support this critique.
What alternative model does the paper propose?
The paper proposes a paradigm shift towards Islamic theocracy as an alternative to the current democratic system. It suggests that governance aligned with divine ordinances, as interpreted within an Islamic framework, could lead to better governance in Nigeria. The theological foundation is referenced, for example, through the mention of Orson Patt.
What aspects of Islamic theocracy are discussed?
The paper delves into the conceptualization of theocratic governance within an Islamic framework, identifying and analyzing specific Islamic principles relevant to achieving good governance. It also addresses the practical aspects of implementing such a system in the Nigerian context, considering its feasibility.
What is the structure of the paper?
The paper is structured as follows: An introduction outlining the core argument, a brief survey of governance in Nigeria's history, a critical assessment of democratic rule in Nigeria, a discussion of the theocratic conceptualization of governance, an analysis of Islamic principles applicable to good governance in Nigeria, and finally, a section on the implementation of Islamic theocracy in Nigeria.
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The preview provides summaries for each chapter, outlining the specific content and arguments presented in each section. These summaries detail the historical context provided, the critique of the existing system, and the proposal for Islamic theocracy.
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Keywords include: Good governance, Nigeria, Islamic theocracy, democratic rule, corruption, socio-economic inequality, paradigm shift, implementation, and recommendations.
- Citation du texte
- Busari Moshood (Auteur), 2022, Internalising Islamic principles of theocracy as a pedestal for good governance in Nigeria, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1185854
