Political Elitism in Nigeria: Challenges, Threats and the Future of Citizenship

This paper explores the impacts of political elitism in Nigeria. is informed by our past experiences and present realities Nigerian elites that play exclusionary politics which this interrogates. It argues thesis there need for inclusive governance participation order not to turn Nigeria into a fragile state. The purpose ensure good achieved sustained. based on reason relationships between citizens dictate development outcomes. Delivering involves working with dynamics has citizens’ welfare as its focus. does addressing social justice extremes inequality “bottom-up” well “top-down” political, economic processes sustain effective states, efficient markets vibrant societies. Governance describes way states societies manage their affairs politically power authority are exercised. Entrusting few people constitutes class endangers development, settlements. also increases cycles poverty among do belong elite class. reinforces argument creates poor relations hinders sustains citizenship. Hence, adopts critical phenomenology methodology redefine inclusiveness while dismantling tempting tendencies corruptive practices stagnate development. submits will centralized built finest philosophical ideals overall nation building benefit citizens. By this, be left hands less sensitive elites.