Integrating the Idea of Niti And Nyaya Into Nigeria’s Politics As A Panacea To The Issues of Ethnic Crises: A Philosophical Approach

Abstract

Abstract Peaceful cohabitation amongst Nigeria's numerous ethnic groups has been a subject of contention since the country's inception. Several racial, ethnic, and political crises have led the nation to become divided and its individuals' lives to diverge. These disparities have fueled rivalries because of the imbalanced allocation of the country's resources and the elite group's abuse of power. Utilizing a critical analysis tool and an analytical approach, this research examines political upheaval and ethnic conflicts in contemporary Nigeria. The ethnic crises are made even more compelling when one considers the many instances of injustice and unfair treatment that Nigeria's ruling elite has inflicted upon the weaker, marginalized, and vulnerable ethnic groups. Ethnic crises are among the problems endangering Nigeria's national stability, according to the findings. This notion is the foundation of this research. The resolution of ethnic problems will be achieved by adopting Amartya Sen's conception of justice. With regard to Amartya Sen's Niti and Nyaya, human reason may discern between justice and fairness through the realization process. Ethnic crises have led to economic hardship and rivalry between various ethnic groups, according to the research. Amarya Sen's Niti and Nyaya can be implemented in modern Nigeria to end ethnic crises, and public reasoning can also be used to resolve injustices between various ethnic groups.