Sit-Tight Syndrome And Tenure Elongation In African Politics: Implications For Regional Development And Security
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science - Year 2018, Vol 23, Issue 4
Abstract
The phenomenon of sit-tight syndrome and tenure elongation in African politics has been traced to the history of leadership in Africa right from the era of independence till date. The post-independence politics of African countries has been dominated by the phenomenon of sit-tight African Heads of state and government who had acceded to office by election or coup d‟état. This paper examines this recurring problem in post-independence African politics by examining its general and specific causation, features and consequences; among the factors of: power intoxication, illiteracy, corruption, fear of arrest by the ICC, weak public opinions and others. Building upon extant relevant literature, it presents “fresh empirical reflections rather than major new theoretical constructs” on the sit-tight syndrome and tenure elongation as two strands of the subversion of the constitution and the political process. The paper concludes with suggestions for transcending this major challenge to the political and socio-economic development of Africa.
Authors and Affiliations
Abiodun Temitope Francis, Nwannennaya Chukwunyere, Ochei, Bukola Odesiri, AyoAdeyekun Ifeoluwa
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