EXAMINING THE PREVALENCE OF CLASSIC LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES AND POWER STRUGGLES IN THE NIGERIAN DEMOCRATIC SYSTEM: A STUDY FROM 2009 TO 2023
EXAMINING THE PREVALENCE OF CLASSIC LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES AND POWER STRUGGLES IN THE NIGERIAN DEMOCRATIC SYSTEM: A STUDY FROM 2009 TO 2023

Summary/Abstract: This article examines the prevalence and perception of the use of classic leadership strategy and power struggle in the Nigerian democratic system from 2009 to 2023. It analyzes the application of classic strategies by political leaders during this period. Additionally, the article explores the power struggles and competition for influence that have shaped the political landscape in Nigeria. Drawing on existing literature and relevant studies, the article discusses the complexities and dynamics of political leadership, highlighting the tensions inherent in Nigerian democracy. It also investigates the public perception of the use and potential misuse of classic strategies, and how power struggles have influenced the perceptions of citizens. The investigation was steered by a pair of theoretical frameworks, namely rational choice theory and power struggle theory. The research utilised an exploratory framework and employed a quantitative approach to investigate the prevalence and perspectives surrounding the traditional leadership strategy in Nigeria. A semi-structure questionnaire was administered to twenty-five (25) esteemed members of the academic faculty, carefully chosen from three tertiary institutions located within the Ijebu region of Ogun State, Nigeria. The data analysis utilising frequency tabulations, percentage distributions, and average scores. The findings showed that the political actors often employ a myriad of strategic maneuvers, encompassing the utilisation of emotional appeals and the adoption of populist rhetoric, in order to amass public support and emerge victorious in electoral contests which yields a multitude of adverse outcomes. The article concludes by deepening our understanding of classic strategies and power struggles in Nigerian politics.

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