PARTY POLITICS AND CHALLENGES OF NATIONAL INTEGRATION IN NIGERIA

Abstract

The study examined party politics and challenges of national integration in Nigeria. It utilised a qualitative research technique with the aid of the interview guide. The research population comprised members of civil society organisations; academia; and political parties in Nigeria that were purposively selected. Ted R. Gurr’s thesis on why men rebel served as the basis to unravel political violence and conflicts in Nigeria. The findings of the study revealed political violence and conflicts in Nigeria are the resultant effects of non-performance of Nigerian politicians. This and among others have stymied national integration in Nigeria. The study concludes and recommended that political activities are expected to integrate diverse ideas and needs in plural states. This can be possible when political leaders see politics as a service to the electorates and a privilege to intensified national integration in any society