Godfatherism And Electoral Polities In Nigeria

Godfatherism and electoral polities in Nigeria CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study The Nigerian political process prior to the year 1999 has been dominated by military rule, but with the introduction of democratic rule after several years of political subjugation or  hostage in the hands of the military, the political process seem to be under threat with the emergence of political mentors or godfathers of public office holders [godsons].These godfathers are rich and had so much political influence within their individual states and the country in general. They decide wh…