A REVIEW OF CHARLES NWEKE’S “DEMOCRACY, LEADERSHIP AND NATION BUILDINGIN NIGERIA”

Abstract

What should constitute the ideal social or political order remains the bane in social and political philosophy. Aware that the thrust of democracy anywhere is determined hugely by the manner and style of leadership by which the system of government is run, any democracy driven by bad leadership not only stunts nation building but engenders expedition for political alternatives. Democracy has been adjudged as one form of socio-political system of leadership that provides an enabling environment for man to achieve all of his aspirations. This dogma over time has failed its adherents on the grounds of certain impediments to the exercise of true freedom. From a philosophical stance, this paper critically examines Nigerian democracy and identifies major leadership problems bedeviling Nigerian nation building. It proposes attitudinal-change based orientation of leadership for service as more dignifying and rewarding which in turn enhances progressive and sustainable development of Nigeria and indeed Africa.