Topic: Political problems in nigeria... (Read 312 times)

It is not an easy route to make changes, but it is achievable. One thing that needs to happen is for Nigerians to unite and demand change. This might be accomplished through strikes promotion, and voting for the appropriate leaders. It's also critical to hold leaders responsible for their activities and ensure that they're open and honest. Furthermore, it is critical to encourage education and economic opportunity for all so that everyone has a chance to prosper. It is also critical to prioritize creating new infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and airports, as well as to invest in energy sources that are renewable.

Apart from Godfatherism I don't regard any other problems you listed here because it's obvious that not only Nigeria has this problems. And why is this here and not our local board? Perhaps other countries discusses issues like this in their local boards.

But anyways, I will contribute my own ideas here. Godfatherism is one major issue that has eating deep down our Nigeria politics, governmental positions are not occupied by people who are capable of handling them rather they choose who have served them enough and settle them with a position that someone has been aspiring for and most have gotten enough knowledge to handle the position but no because of Godfatherism it not possible anymore.

The problem now is that alot of youths are still under this category of Godfatherism and hence they are not ready to change from those people whom have ruined the country for over years yet they stick with them and betray their fellow youths.

Are you fucking kidding... is it in Nigeria alone you can find something like this with the people in practice, is there no corruption everywhere, are people not showing tribalism in other countries, the issue of godfatherism is not something new as we are all used to that already, its not everything that you see happens in the physical that doesn't have any background influence of those in caliber, maybe you start by checking your own self as well if your not found with any of the listed political problems even though you may happens not to be a politician. 

The current problem in Nigeria has been happening in my country for a long time. My country is not politically transparent, people in power can do everything in this country. In politics, one must listen to what the people in power say. They are always cheating in the name of giving elections. In my country, no election campaign goes properly and even if it does, only the people in power continue to campaign in the election, the opposition parties cannot participate in the election campaign. In short, the problem that has arisen in Nigeria is something that we are constantly thinking about. Even if other countries put pressure on my country's government, my country's government doesn't mind that pressure. But of course, if we see that these problems will be solved, even if we see it late, we will definitely see it someday because power is never permanent.

corruption is the problem most countries in the world face. in my own country alone, here there has only been one major corruption case which has cost the country tens of billions of dollars, and that is just one corruption case, there are still many other corruption cases which continue to be processed by the prosecutor's office. this is a sad thing, that money that should be used for the welfare of the people and the country is used by these bastards for their own pleasure. they don't care about how their country is destroyed because of their corruption, what they care about is only their own wealth.

When would you guys write positive  things about your country to the world..I never read anything positive about Nigeria in this forum..

If the problem of corruption in Nigeria can be settled, things would be okay and the citizens wouod not be suffering running to other countries for survival. I just hope the politicians would be able to see from afar and settle the problems that is going on in their various countries. Many citizens are suffering in different countries of the world because of same issues with politicians not doing their work well to make sure that their citizens do not continue suffering and crying for jobs and how to feed themselves.

It is not expected that the condition of the people of the country which is affected by godfatherism, corruption, tribalism will be better.  Because they are enough to destroy a country.  It is understood from these that how much hardship and misery the citizens live here.  Because when a country is in the grip of corruption, it is not possible to expect any improvement in that country.  Because the leaders of the country care more about their own power than the people of the country.  These problems are a curse for a little country.

I believe that one of the most difficult hurdles in resolving these issues is a loss of faith in the government and institutions. When individuals do not believe the system is fair or that their concerns will be heard, it can be difficult to achieve significant progress. It is equally critical to emphasize on the good elements of change. Even if it is impossible to create a significant shift, even modest changes may have an impact. It is also important to enjoy minor victories and continue working toward larger goals, although individuals might become discouraged if they do not see instant results, but bear in mind that change takes time.

Op all what you is so true in the Nigeria system, it's so pained that the problems might not end so soon, we have always been complaining yet our voices are not been heard, Godfatherism, Corruption, Tribalism, are issues affecting Nigeria from time past and till now it's still a major problem which there is solutions yet it can't be implemented because of the greed of our leaders,
Godfatherism has made people who are in government before to bring up someone they can control into government, so they can control them and still have to make decisions in the country,which is so wrong,
Corruption has become something that seen as been smart, were you see people bribing to win an election, and call it stategy,
Tribalism will make people choose who is to not capable to rule over someone whose capable maybe because they are not of the same culture or maybe language and it's all wrong because it not helping us at all, I just wish Nigerias can shun all this problems and do the right things for once...

Many people who vote in Nigeria they don't vote for party them both for individuals so that is why the past election of Nigeria change so I don't believe that some point or statement many people make history concerning Nigerian politics even in another country to you come be serious in political group but you are not serious for the individual contesting for such a political group or party so what happened in Nigeria where by people democratic party many of the party member refused to support the opposition candidate

Nigeria has much political problems both the masses and the leaders, they both contribute in the political problems due to corrupted mindset, the rich or politicians gave money and bribe to the masses and the masses too are always willing to accept it, this is elements of poor political system because at the end the masses regrets and suffer hardship while the rich or rulers ignore and denied them, they also failed to keep their promises made before they got into power. Then both the economy and country suffer the consequences due to failure to choose capable and good leader. Then the country suffer and lost opportunity to grow and develop due to political leaders who does not have vision to govern the people.

There's no any regional segregation that should be tolerated because everyone has their right to claim what they want, let us be mindful of how we handles political affairs because they are what we anticipated for in seeing them delivering upto expectation, the strong power in politics is mostly felt while they are yet to emerge their political positions and after they are declared into power, political challenges is what is common in most places and not your country alone.

That problem is not only happening in your country, it is happening in my country as well. What I would like to ask is who is going to take action and fix these things. Political power is in the hands of a few, and we are ordinary citizens, we have no voice, and no one listens. Everyone knows that the government is rotten and rotten, but everyone is afraid to die, and no one will dare to stand up against them. There is nothing we can do but wait for a miracle that will change everything.

In my country, when talking to each other, everyone wants to change things and come up with a lot of good ideas, but when asked who will stand up against the government, all are silent.

The problem in developing countries is that people are not aware enough that during elections it is very important to elect people who have good records in political careers, not people who are just known or come to villages or towns to campaign to share their vision and missions as well as during campaigns to give money because it is clear that such a politician will take back the money by means of corruption.
Educating the public that it will be able to bring changes to politics in the future does indeed take time and it may take 1-2 generations until there is a change for the better for the country, so it is like an investment so that the next generation can have a better life.

These problems are self-made and the solutions are within us. You can't be robbing a regions for another, milking the ND to service governments in the north. Killing seaport activities in the Niger Delta to favour activities of same in the southwest. Artisanal mining in the north and prohibition of same in the south.

 Nigeria is a country were the leaders are not made by election but I would say they are been selected the level  of operation In Nigeria politics is a do or die affair it has been to my notice that the politicians only carry out project of their own interests  and in the case of tribalism this has been a problem we have to fight against as a country tribalism has left some people unemployed while others are stranded because there is no job and if there is any it will be given via tribalism I think the level of greed is eaten up the country and this has to be stopped

Nepotism is not left out in Nigeria, most problems with politics in Nigeria are that people vote for parties and not the individual, and seriously we sell our rights from the bribes given during the election processes

Perhaps that is why Bitcoin has become so popular in that country?
I assume the high degree of mistrust in the public administration has pushed many within the population to move their money into Bitcoin, so decisions made by bureaucrats in power cannot affect as much their savings and economical plans.

Because, if your politicians are as bad as you are saying, it sounds logic no one would ever be happy giving them the power to manage the destiny of their local currency.  

Reminds me much of what is currently going on here in Venezuela, our politicians are very bad. 

The Nigeria politics is unique to the people. And Nigeria deserve her kind of leaders. Nobody is elected into office based on merit, it's always tied to godfatherism, one's ability to buy votes and thuggery. Ethnic and religious concerns only arises at the national sphere supported by state warlords who holding their domains at their groins.

Corruption has eaten deep in the political system of Nigeria, no one to trust with public funds, everyone aim at stealing the public treasures. And we keep voting people with corruption cases. The citizens ignorances are always part of the problem we're facing in this country. They impoverished us so they can use a little dime to buy our heart doing a election and we keep voting them.

that is not country who does not play A rules of corruption and Godfather reason in politics air quality before you become something in most to be under somebody four moons and for years before a political position can be given to you so I believe that politics is all about chain so when you do hook another person it will bring another one close by is the network of politics

Nigeria's political system only has one issue—we keep electing wicked persons to office every year, and we citizens want the system to change. To lead this great nation, we must first be able to vote for decent leaders who share our moral values and political aspirations.
I have faith in the new administration led by Sen. Bola Tinubu; despite his advanced age, he will serve the country effectively. He has a proven track record and stellar administrative credentials.

You must be deeply disturbed by the way the Nigerian government handles political issues and how it affect the entire country. However, this is not limited to Nigeria; other African and developing countries face similar challenges. You've just mentioned three important factors that cause a democratically elected government to fail, even if they've been practicing it for a long time or have the resources to do practice it fairly to their citizens.

Most citizens can only hope for a better nation, but their prayers will go unanswered unless they stand up and fight for themselves. Nigeria and every other nation facing political problems will one day stand up and fight against all injustice, and that day you’ll all feel a new freedom.

To address these challenges, it is important for Nigeria to implement measures that promote transparency and accountability in the electoral process. This can include measures such as the use of technology to enhance the credibility of the electoral process and the implementation of laws and regulations that promote free and fair elections.

Similarly, to tackle corruption, Nigeria can introduce anti-corruption policies and measures to enhance accountability, such as strengthening the judiciary and law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute corrupt officials. Also, promoting transparency in government transactions and procurement can also help in reducing corruption.

Finally, it's important to address tribalism in Nigeria. This can be achieved through promoting national unity and social cohesion, creating a sense of belonging and shared identity for all citizens irrespective of their ethnicity, and promoting equal opportunities for all Nigerians regardless of tribe or ethnicity.

In conclusion, Nigeria needs to take proactive measures to tackle these challenges, through the implementation of policies and the promotion of strong institutions, to ensure a prosperous and stable future for the country.

Op, Nigerians have a local board. It will be fine if you discuss important things about Nigeria in the Nigerian board. I am sick and tired of reading all negative things about Nigeria in the bitcointalk. What exactly will this post achieve for you here?
Are the Nigerian leaders here in bitcointalk? I am not in anyway supporting bad leadership and their is no ideal country.
Let us limit the way we paint Nigeria black always or in some situations balance it with the good part of Nigeria too.

I made an observation, the 144th out of 180 should be in the category of the least corruption countries in the world. When you talk about the most corrupt countries in the world, Nigeria is in top 30.

Below are the links

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 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/most-corrupt-countries&ved=2ahUKEwitkcyyoIH-AhUv9LsIHc5zAHIQFnoECBAQAQ&usg=AOvVaw0uW3mPY8guAHF9GHy1nx4t

2. https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/578920-updated-nigeria-improves-in-corruption-ranking-despite-having-same-points.html


So far it's very evidential that corruption has remained one of the major problems hindering Nigeria as a country from developing at the same place with other developing countries. Politicians are not helping matters, the citizens are also not also helping matters as they allow themselves to be used by the corrupt Politicians who don't care about the poor masses.

no country that does not have a problem I don't know country that does not experience corruption corruption is everywhere but it based on the people who is Alina country a politician must to be a corrupt person and it is very understandable that no politician is easier so any politician you see today most to have unquestionable character which lead them to any political position they are today so it is generous not only in Nigeria

When you talk of Nigerian politics the you are concentrating on the corruption aspect of it because the Politics of Nigeria has been hijacked by the hoodlums Who called their self a politician which the citizen nose that the problem of politicians in Nigeria is basically on the corruption aspect so without corruption Nigeria would have been a good a country for someone to transit and run other businesses

My brother you're right Africa as a whole has no synergy for unity, they're too emotions in diversity, no unity, no love, no contentment, no national ambition. Nigeria is a crack with hard to crack leaders, the country is not ready and willing to change everybody is in one way or the other corrupt on daily bread than future bakery. They have no true democracy, no incredible election or leaders, no sincere youth who will refused elections bribe and corruption. Always complaining after a failed system. God help Africa

The tribes need to know when to work together. Too bad so many Nigerians (Africans in general) are too emotional to sit down and think straight. Powerful emotions are genetic, and there is too much of it in Africa (Nigeria).

Nigeria is fighting terrorism not only in the Eastern part but also in the Northern and Western parts of the country. The terrorism In the East is a product of the struggle for political power and the rise of secessionist groups that are seeking independence from Nigeria. The terrorist in the North are members of Boko Haram and ISIS West Africa. The terrorist in the Western part of the country are militias that were chased out of Libya during the civil war and most of them moved to Nigeria pretending to be herdsmen.

The Nigerian military has the capacity and military might to put an end to these internal conflicts and external aggression but because some corrupt highly placed government and military officials are gaining financially from these conflicts, that is why it has lingered for many years. As @op rightly pointed out tribalism has also contributed to the escalation of these conflicts. It is believed in some quarters that the president is sympathetic to these terrorists terrorizing the western and northern parts of the country because they are from his tribe.

Does not Nigeria also have to deal with Terrorist groups in the east of the country? I would have guessed that those terrorist could also have some influence in the national politics, like it has happened in Lebanon and their groups.

Also, I did not Godfatherism (as a form of political sponsorship) was a thing there in Nigeria. In general, to have a good democracy, those who have had position of power in the past are not supposed to have much influence in the future of the politics of a nation, their time has passed and their attachment to power east away the future of millions on people.

I wished there was a way to restrict those people without being accused of attacking the freedom of speech.

the leaders we have are not ready to change the situations at hand, that is the reason why they are all coming out for there selfish interest, the mention Godfatherism is also a factor that affect the political system, for example let us look into our own rivers state you will confirm that everything is just moving to a particular set of party why;is because those fatherism in power uses there influence to appoint, instead of the people to vote for there franchise...

op, all you listed are issues that are related developing countries. But in Nigeria politics,the major problem we're facing are leadership and followership problem. The political actors and bloody and greedy for power, they force themselves on the people and the people in return support them with little token. They impoverished the people to enable be use during Election. Nigeria must move beyond all the issues raised as above,when we elect good leaders with conscience.

Nigeria is regarded as one of the fastest developing nations in Africa, nigeria ranks 144th most corrupt country in the 180 countries listed in the transparency International corruption index.
     There is no doubt, there are problems or challenges facing the nigeria politics.
(1)GODFATHERISM
Godfathers are political sponsors who uses money and influence to win election for there preferable candidates.Godfathers are those who have been in the system(politics)for years, they can manipulate results and appoints candidates they want into political positions.When this candidates get into power they can't be free taking decisions on there own, except those ones that will eventually breaks out.A solution to this problem that policies should be put in place to ensures transparent election so as to put godfathers useless.

(2)CORRUPTION
Corruptions remains a problem in nigeria and also politics as well, and it is also global, causes of corruption are;
*greed
*tribalism
*nepotism, corruption is in facts not only political problems, it also takes place in the society, economy, churches, place of work etc.

(3)TRIBALISM
Tribalism has been the cause of war, electoral malpractice, political instability in nigeria, citizens loose there sense of reasoning and vote person into power not considering if he or she is capable of leadership, they do it because of tribalism sentiment.etc

In conclusion corruption have started since before we are born, but just that it is getting out of hand, we know it is not easy to fight it, but we are calling on the government to give a good example and a good leadership, and also enforce a law to face when you are a victim...