Exploring islamic political values for political reconciliation and integration in Nigeria
Date
2016-12
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Abeokuta, Ogun State: Department of Islamic Studies, Federal College of Education
Abstract
Introduction; Nigeria in retrospect; Conceptualization; Some challenges facing Nigeria polity; Islamic concept of politics; Exploring Islamic Political Values for Politi cal Re conciliation and integration in Nigeria; Conclusion; Recommendations; References.
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With the coming of politics before Nigeria got her independence, inter-ethnic rivalry was generated, Selfishness, change in attitude, exploitation of ethno-cultural differences, and greed for leadership or political victory threatened national unity at the upper level. Thus, the paper examines these political problems and
highlights some Islamic political values such as liberty, justice, and accountability, among others, which if implemented will help tremendously in political reconciliation and integration In Nigeria such as liberty, justice and accountability among others.