NATIONAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: TOWARDS A NATIONAL RESPONSE TO POLITICAL RIVALRY IN THE CONTEXT OF NIGERIA

Abstract

The Nigerian quest to have a system of government that is potent has continually being marred by individual political interests at the expense of national interest. Political rivalry is considered as a threat which has continued to linger on the minds of citizens whose patriotism hangs on the Nigerian common goals and objectives. Although many approaches have been utilized to curb the scourge of political rivalry in Nigeria, yet individual party interest seems to be life and well in the Nigerian political atmosphere. This paper premised on the Nigerian National goals and objectives as the catalyst for neutralizing the scourge of political rivalry and its stubborn effects on national common interest. This contribution is actualized through a systematic review of relevant materials explored within the Nigerian national policies and other secondary recourses that have unpack corresponding views on the subject under consideration. Other supporting discourses include an overview of the Nigerian context, Nigerian political system, national policies on national aspirations, political parties in Nigeria, political rivalry in Nigeria, scourge of political rivalry in Nigeria and national response to political rivalry in Nigeria. The paper concluded that as an institution, the judiciary and other forms of law enforcement agents in Nigeria can be more viable if focus is fully placed on practical implementation and actualization of the Nigerian common goals and objectives irrespective of individual party or political affiliations.