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Global Advanced Research Journal
of History, Political Science and International Relations (GARJHPSIR)
ISSN: 2315-506X
December 2012 Special
Anniversary Review Issue Vol.
1(9), pp 191-196
Copyright © 2012 Global Advanced
Research Journals
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Leadership,
Followership and Socio-Political Development in
Post-Independence Nigeria
Adegboyega Isaac, Ajayi
Department of History, Adeyemi College of Education,
P.M.B. 520, Ondo, Nigeria
E-mail:
ajayi_gboyega@yahoo.com; Tel: +2348023771996.
Accepted 03 December, 2012
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In this study set against
the background of political crises and general
underdevelopment in Nigeria, leaders and followers
are conceived as collaborators in the degradation of
the social polity. Selfishness, corruption and
ineptitude on the part of the leaders as well as
ignorance, timidity; and, ‘false consciousness’ on
the part of the followers which makes them to seek
accommodation under any type of government, were
discussed. We feel it will amount to mere wishful
thinking to expect tangible development under this
stifling situation. We noted that increasing
political awareness fostered by the press, social
media, trade unions and Non-Governmental
organizations would soon open the eyes of the
followers to work for the enthronement of
responsible and committed leadership.
Keywords:
Leadership, Followership, Social Contract,
Collaborators, False-Consciousness.
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