Papers by kolawole yakubu
Compiled from the Register of Research in Commonwealth Studies at the Institute of Commonwealth S... more Compiled from the Register of Research in Commonwealth Studies at the Institute of Commonwealth Studies
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Since the emergence of the nascent democracy in 1999, Plateau State, North Central Nigeria has be... more Since the emergence of the nascent democracy in 1999, Plateau State, North Central Nigeria has become a permanent flashpoint of violent clashes. The State which had hitherto been one of the most relatively peaceful in Nigeria has been deeply enmeshed and suffused in political and ethno-religious conflicts characterized by genocidal attacks, bombing, maiming and killings of several persons, loss of business investments, and properties worth several billions of Naira. Within the space of eleven years, several violent political ethno-religious conflicts have been reported in Plateau State and all effort to restore peace have not achieved the desired end. It would seem that democracy has increased the culture of impunity in some people while political differences are believed to have fueled some of the violence that have erupted. It was crisis that made Plateau State go down with the unenviable record as the first state in the Fourth Republic where a state of emergency was declared. Democratic governance with the underlying emphasis on the activation of the citizenry to realize the 'common good' has not taken root in the popular consciousness of Nigerians. Everyone appears to be for himself. The thrust of this paper therefore, is to investigate the recurring decimal of flawed political and ethno-religious conflicts with a view to pinpointing its nature, form, causes and proffering solutions for Nigeria's democracy to thrive.
Inkanyiso: Journal of Humanities and Social …, Jan 1, 2012
The protracted conflict in the Niger Delta communities is currently being diagnosed with a view t... more The protracted conflict in the Niger Delta communities is currently being diagnosed with a view to understanding the nature of the resource struggle. From the 1980s, the region's cry of marginalization and exclusion from oil revenue allocation was couched in a wave of environmentalism. Environmental activism had assumed the shape of peaceful community protests against the transnational oil companies and was largely directed at ecological remediation and environmental justice. Environmentalism has now assumed new dimensions both in demands and strategy. The struggle has advanced to a low intensity conflict ostensibly against the state which has resulted in the militarization of the region. Although amnesty has been granted the militants by the federal government since October 2009 as a first step to resolving the conflict, there has been criticism trailing its framing and implementation that did not take into account some historical and socio-political antecedents of conflicts in the region. This paper revisits these and applies the greed and grievance framework to investigate the nature of the conflicts. It examines the pattern of environmentalism and discusses the complex nature of the conflicts against the curtailment of primordial motivations if environmental justice is to be achieved. Contrary to the literature, it demonstrates how grievance may manifest in greed in a mutually reinforcing pattern.
Journal of Asian and African Studies, Jan 1, 2012
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African Security, Jan 1, 2010
... Apart from routine extortion and bribery, the security operatives also have been accused of p... more ... Apart from routine extortion and bribery, the security operatives also have been accused of planting, faking, or distorting evidence and framing innocent citizens to create a false impression of their own performance or to cover up crimes. ...
Third World Quarterly, Jan 1, 2012
This article analyses the conditions for jihadist expansion in the Sahel region. The vacuum, whic... more This article analyses the conditions for jihadist expansion in the Sahel region. The vacuum, which was created by the war in Libya, plays, of course, an important role. However, it is primarily the weakness of the state in this region which favours jihadist activities. Inadequate legitimacy, inefficiency, and corruption of governments as well as structural poverty and unemployment make such movements attractive. The author focuses on mid-and long-term regional co-operation, including the key regional player Algeria, and on efforts to restabilise failing states rather than on military intervention.
Review of African Political Economy, Jan 1, 2011
... For example, the Justice of Peace and Development Commission (JPDC) led 100 people in protest... more ... For example, the Justice of Peace and Development Commission (JPDC) led 100 people in protest against the increasing rate of kidnapping in Edo State recently (Otabor 200942. Otabor, O. 2009. Abductors of Edo Commissioner's wife demand N12m ransom. ...
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