The Dynamics of Federalism in Nigeria

This book analyzes the concept “true federalism” to examine whether there are definable dimensions of power-sharing that make ‘true federalism.’ The author takes a critical look at dimensions on political restructuring in Nigeria, which have been termed “

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The Dynamics of Federalism in Nigeria

Ambrose Ihekwoaba Egwim

The Dynamics of Federalism in Nigeria

Ambrose Ihekwoaba Egwim Political Science and Public Administration Redeemer’s University Ede, Nigeria

ISBN 978-3-030-49152-9 ISBN 978-3-030-49153-6 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-49153-6 © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Cover credit: Marina Lohrbach_shutterstock.com This Palgrave Macmillan imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland

To the memory of my beloved brother Mr. Patrick Sabet Jego (Egwim), who died in London April 29, 2019.

Preface

The call for specific changes and reforms that would allow the federating units to have full authority and autonomy, structure and design a system of local council administration, have more revenue, ensure equitable representation in the federal appointments, and establish a separate police force, which means re-allocation of powers and functions has brought into focus argument for the strengthening of Nigerian federalism by strengthening the states, what has been termed ‘true federalism.’ This book argues using the process/sociological view of federalism that conditions, factors or forces which are conducive to federal stability, or instead to the successful operation of federal polity is peculiar to a particular environment. Thus, there are no clearly definable dimensions of what makes ‘true federalism.’ Federalism is rather a process, undergoing continuous modifications to fit the peculiarities of the environment in which it is being practiced. In that regard, a radical redistribution of power and resources is required to stabilize the Nige