THE VIABILITY OF POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS AND ISSUES OF ETHNIC  POLITICS IN NIGERIA: APHILOSOPHICAL PERSPECTIVE

Orji, Chidi Paul, Ph.D; OLAIYA, Olajumoke Olufunmilola; Egberongbe Tijani Taiwo Ph.D.; Iyadunni Olamilekan; Joachim Okoroafor PhD; CHUKWUPeterDamianEzechi; Nwagbara, Rufus Godswill; Ucheoma C. Osuji PhD; Ese Henry Inoke

Orji, Chidi Paul, Ph.D
OLAIYA, Olajumoke Olufunmilola
Egberongbe Tijani Taiwo Ph.D.
Iyadunni Olamilekan
Joachim Okoroafor PhD
CHUKWUPeterDamianEzechi
Nwagbara, Rufus Godswill
Ucheoma C. Osuji PhD
Ese Henry Inoke

Keywords: Nigeria, Ethnic Politics, Rawls, Overlapping Consensus

Abstract

Numerous political, ethnic, and economic crises have plagued Nigeria as a whole. This is due to Nigerian ethnic politics and political institutions are having difficulties. This has led to ethnic divisions in the country, creating inequalities among its citizens. Due to unequal resource allocation across the country, these differences have led to rivalries. The dominance of one ethnic group over another in terms of leadership and governance is intimidating and difficult. And as a result, there is now mistrust and animosity among people.