An Historical Analysis of the Changing Role of Traditional Rulers In Governance In Nigeria
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science - Year 2018, Vol 23, Issue 1
Abstract
the paper gave an historical account of the changing role of traditional rulers in governance in Nigeria. Using the secondary sources of data collection, the paper aver that in practical terms, traditional rulers do not have any official role to play in the political machinery and governance in contemporary Nigeria. At best, they serve in an unofficial capacity as mere advisory body to the local, state and federal government functionaries. This situation is not unique to Nigeria alone as the situation is similar in other parts of the world, particularly in independent African states, such as Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, Gambia, Sierra Leon amongst others. This situation has however not gone down well with the traditional rulers themselves and other people who know and acknowledge the importance of traditional ruler ship in traditional African societies. Not only this, scholars and other commentators have differed in their positions to whether the status-quo should remain or that traditional rulers should be given official recognitions, roles and responsibilities in the Nigerian contemporary political landscapes. While thisdebates rages on, there has been no significant step taken to improve the status of the traditional rulers in Nigeria despite their continued patronage by political leaders.
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DR G. C SOKOH
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