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Book SynopsisThe Jonathan Presidency provides a comprehensive and unique analysis of the tenure of Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan. The Jonathan Presidency analyzes the ability of the featured Nigerian politicians to deliver their electoral promises, protect and uphold the Nigerian Constitution, and sustain a transparent, citizen-friendly administration.
Trade Review“It is a rich compendium of original and analytical research work by Nigerian scholars on contemporary Nigerian politics. For me, the book finally settles the debate whether the Nigerian State is dead or just dying.” -- Chibuzo N. Nwoke, head of the Department of Politics and International Relations, Lead City University
“Researched and written in clear prose by some of the finest social scientists of this era, this book is indisputably a curtain-raiser, a window into Nigerian politics and leadership in a democracy…. A must read for anyone interested in understanding the workings of the Nigerian state, its federalism and democracy, and the role of leadership.” -- W. Alade Fawole, professor of international relations, Obafemi Awolowo University
“It is the best comprehensive and lucid study of Jonathan’s administration so far available and written by an impressive team of experts on Nigeria. There is the sense in which it can be said that this courageous intellectual effort has led the way for other works to follow in due course.” -- Victor A. O. Adetula, professor, University of Jos
Table of ContentsList of Tables/Figure Preface Acknowledgments Introduction John A. A. Ayoade, Adeoye A. Akinsanya and Olatunde JB Ojo 1. Jonathan’s Statecraft: A Case Study of Fuel Subsidy Controversy John A. A. Ayoade 2. Jonathan’s Policy Shift Capacity and the International Ripples Babatunde Oyedeji 3. Federal-State Relations Gboyega Akinsanmi 4. Constitutional Reforms Olatunde JB. Ojo 5. Executive-Legislative Relations Adeoye A. Akinsanya and Gbenga Lawal 6. The Judiciary and the Rule of Law Elijah Adewale Taiwo and Muyiwa Adigun 7. Jonathan and Management of National Security Abiodun Alao 8. Ethnic Militias, Political Agitations and National Security Tunde Odunlami 9. National Security Imperatives and Criminal Policy O. Aigbovo and Patrick E. Igbinovia 10. Managing Ethno-Religious Conflicts in Nigeria Adeoye A. Akinsanya, Simon Wilson, Muhammed Tanimu and Gbenga Lawal 11. Nigeria’s Foreign Policy Strategies and Techniques Bola Akinterinwa 12. Electric Power Delivery and Management Strategies Wole Adegbenro 13. Jonathan’s Party Management: PDP Crises in Bayelsa, Kogi and Sokoto States Emmanuel E. Ojo 14. Jonathan’s Party Management: PDP National Convention Hussaini Tukur Hassan 15. The Presidency and the Media Adigun Agbaje, Lanre Idowu, Adewale Agbaje and Adedamola Layade 16. The Limit of Public Opinion in a Liberal Participatory Democracy Jide Oluwajuyitan Conclusion John A. A. Ayoade, Adeoye A. Akinsanya and Olatunde JB Ojo Index About the Editors About the Contributors
