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journal of african elections vol10 number 1 transparent democratic governance in africa

Political Corruption, Democratisation and the Squandering of Hope in Nigeria

The hope of a new Nigeria characterised by good governance and rapid socioeconomic development, which accompanied Nigeria’s democratisation in 1999, seems to have largely been squandered 12 years into the process. In view of the effects of dashed hopes on the psyche of most ordinary Nigerians, as well as their impact on the overall development […]