Book contents
- Understanding Modern Nigeria
- Understanding Modern Nigeria
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures
- Maps
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Part I Introduction
- Part II Context and History
- Part III Democracy and Governance
- 7 Ethnicities and Political Identities
- 8 Religion and Geopolitics
- 9 Democracy and Its Limits
- 10 Governance, Citizenship, and the State
- Part IV Development Crises
- Part V Reforms and Revolutions
- Part VI Conclusion
- Bibliography
- Index
8 - Religion and Geopolitics
from Part III - Democracy and Governance
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 09 June 2021
Book contents
- Understanding Modern Nigeria
- Understanding Modern Nigeria
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures
- Maps
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Part I Introduction
- Part II Context and History
- Part III Democracy and Governance
- 7 Ethnicities and Political Identities
- 8 Religion and Geopolitics
- 9 Democracy and Its Limits
- 10 Governance, Citizenship, and the State
- Part IV Development Crises
- Part V Reforms and Revolutions
- Part VI Conclusion
- Bibliography
- Index
Summary
Religion and politics are connected. They have been used at various times to promote ethnic sentiments and provincial agendas, all of which end up tearing apart the country's economy and political stability. Religion remains a vibrant tool for political manipulation and the mobilization of electorates. The chapter argues that politics must not be over-determined by religion if the country wants to live in peace and develop.
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- Understanding Modern NigeriaEthnicity, Democracy, and Development, pp. 200 - 217Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2021