ON THE NEED FOR REVOLUTION IN NIGERIA

Abstract

This work attempts a philosophical survey of revolution. It argues that the concept of revolution is not new to philosophical discourse and that the meaning of revolution should not be narrowed to rebellion, resistance or war rather that it is the societal tool for change. It was instrumental in warding off colonial system for alleged wrong doings and it is the tool that the current Nigerian youths should apply in righting the ineptitude, corruption, and the perceived political insecurity in the country. Through revolution the Nigerian youths should demand for change not just in the formation of government personnel or a regime change, rather a total change in the mindset, episteme and attitude of the of the people in the society towards their political organizations. Using the method of critical analysis which is native to philosophical discourse, this paper concludes that the concept of revolution should not be misunderstood and it is a tool for rising against bad leadership. The work further argues that the Nigerian youth should see violent revolution as a means of restoring their dignity in the face of oppressive leaders.