Political assassination is murder (a usually prominent person) by a sudden and/or secret attack, often for political reasons. It is usually planned murder of a person who occupied or wants to occupy a position of public reckoning. Additionally, Political assassination is the act of deliberately killing someone especially a public figure, usually for hire or for political reasons.
As an individual unfold in Nigeria, one seems to be unsure of political given the unsevoury constancy of political inclined thuggery, violence, conflicts and assassination. This calls for concern given the fact that the fourth and fifth republic is another opportunity for democratic practice that has been eluding since independences. It is therefore not a figment grovel imagination that the frequency in politically motivated killing in Nigeria seems to be associated with the weakness inherent in the post-colonial states in Africa.
This has manifested itself in the better struggle for political power and intolerances and which has eventually frustrating the people’s hope of enjoying politics devoid of rancor and killings.
Table of Contents
1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
1.4 RESEARCH QUESTIONS
1.5 RESEARCH HYPOTHESES
1.6 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
1.7 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
1.8 SCOPE OF THE STUDY
1.9 LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY
1.10 ORGANIZATION OF THE STUDY
2.1 CONCEPTUAL ANALYSIS
2.1.1 TYPES OF ASSASSINATION
2.2 EVOLUTION OF POLITICAL ASSASSINATION IN NIGERIA
2.3 CAUSES OF POLITICAL ASSASSINATION IN NIGERIA
2.4 CONSEQUENCES OR EFFECT OF POLITICAL ASSASSINATION IN NIGERIA
2.5 THE CONCEPT OF POLITICAL PARTICIPATION
2.6 HOW PEOPLE PARTICIPATE IN POLITICS
2.7 PURPOSE OR REASONS FOR POLITICAL PARTICIPATION
2.8 CAUSES OF A POLITICAL APATHY
2.9 POLITICAL ASSASSINATION AND POLITICAL PARTICIPATION: A NEXUS
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Population
3.3 Sample Size and Sample Procedure
3.4 Research Design
3.5 Instrumentation
3.6 Questionnaire Administered
3.7 Method of Data Analysis
4.1 DATA ANALYSIS
4.2 PRESENTATION AND DATA ANALYSIS
4.3 ANALYSTS OF PERSONAL BIO-DATA
4.4 DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS
5.1 SUMMARY
5.2 CONCLUSION
5.3 RECOMMENDATIONS
Research Objectives and Themes
This study aims to critically investigate the impact of political assassination on the political participation of citizens in Nigeria during the Fourth and Fifth Republics, exploring the causal factors and identifying potential strategies to mitigate this threat to democratic governance.
- Analysis of the relationship between political violence and democratic participation.
- Evaluation of the evolution of political assassination in the Nigerian context.
- Examination of the socioeconomic and psychological drivers of political killings.
- Assessment of the role of political culture and leadership in fostering or curbing violence.
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CONCEPTUAL ANALYSIS
Political assassination whether at the national, transnational or international level, can be simply defined as a deliberate killing of prominent person or the murder of a who holds a position of public who holds position of public importance in furtherance of social or political objective (Ayinla 2000).
To Fried Larder (1984), assassination is an attempt, whether or not successful, to kill pre-selected victim, usually with small arms or bombs. Letter bombs are excluded from this category, although in at least some cases, there probably is a specific intended victim. Assassination are usually carried out to advance political ends, though, personal hatred may also be the motive.
Ordinary, assassination are committed for one or more of these reasons. To gain revenge, to earn a reward, or to remove a political enemy from office.
There are at least three separate elements involved in the concept of assassination, which identify it as a particular kind of murder.
Summary of Chapters
CHAPTER ONE: Provides an introduction to political assassination in Nigeria, outlining the problem statement, objectives, research questions, and the study's scope and organization.
CHAPTER TWO: Offers a literature review and conceptual framework, analyzing the types, evolution, causes, and consequences of political assassination and its nexus with political participation.
CHAPTER THREE: Details the research methodology, including the population, sampling procedures, research design, and instruments used for data collection and analysis.
CHAPTER FOUR: Presents the analysis and interpretation of the data collected through questionnaires, including the testing of research hypotheses regarding political assassination and its impacts.
CHAPTER FIVE: Concludes the study with a summary of findings, conclusions, and comprehensive recommendations to improve democratic governance and curb political violence in Nigeria.
Keywords
Political Assassination, Political Participation, Nigeria, Fourth Republic, Democracy, Political Violence, Political Culture, Governance, Electoral Process, Political Parties, Leadership, Socioeconomic Factors, Political Apathy, Security, Human Rights.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research?
The research focuses on the phenomenon of political assassination in Nigeria and how it negatively affects citizens' participation in the democratic process during the Fourth and Fifth Republics.
What are the primary themes discussed in the book?
Central themes include the definition and evolution of political assassination, the socioeconomic motivations behind political violence, the relationship between political "godfatherism" and killings, and the impact of these acts on democratic stability.
What is the main research objective?
The primary goal is to critically examine the extent to which political assassination has affected political participation and to provide actionable recommendations to curb these practices in Nigeria.
Which research methodology is employed?
The study utilizes both primary and secondary sources, incorporating a structured questionnaire administered to respondents in the Shomolu Local Government Area of Lagos State, followed by simple percentage and chi-square analysis.
What topics are covered in the main body?
The main body addresses the conceptual definitions of assassination, the historical evolution of political killings in Nigeria, causes like "money politics" and misplaced economic values, and the resulting implications for democratic governance.
How would you characterize the keywords of this work?
The keywords center on the intersection of Nigerian politics, democratic development, and the critical threat posed by political violence and instability.
What specific link does the author establish between assassination and political participation?
The author argues that high levels of political assassination create an atmosphere of fear that discourages credible and selfless individuals from entering the political arena, thereby leading to political apathy.
What is the significance of the "Fourth Republic" in this context?
The Fourth Republic (starting from 1999) is highlighted as a period where, despite the transition to democracy, political violence and targeted assassinations have alarmingly increased, threatening the nation's nascent democratic progress.
What are the key recommendations provided by the author?
Recommendations include reforming political parties to be ideology-based, strengthening the rule of law, investigating cold cases of assassination, and encouraging a shift toward politics as a service rather than a "do-or-die" business.
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- Blessing Adegoke (Autor:in), 2010, The Act of Political Assassination in Nigeria, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/178870
