Political Violence in Isuokoma Clan, 2007-2019

Onyinye Ani; Kelechi Johnmary Ani; Lucky Igohosa Ugbudian

doi:10.1007/978-981-16-4652-2_16

Political Violence in Isuokoma Clan, 2007-2019

Onyinye Ani
, Kelechi Johnmary Ani
, Lucky Igohosa Ugbudian

Alex Ekwueme Federal University

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The chapter is a case study of political violence in Isuokoma clan. It traced the origin of the people and their political history. The chapter reveals that electoral malpractice, godfatherism and struggle for power, illiteracy, poverty, unemployment, clash of interest and corruption were the major causes of political violence in the area. The study presents the social, economic, political and security impact of electoral violence in Isuokoma. Finally, it recommends strategies for the enthronement of peaceful political process in Isuokoma.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Elections and Electoral Violence in Nigeria
Publisher	Springer Nature
Pages	241-261
Number of pages	21
ISBN (Electronic)	9789811646522
ISBN (Print)	9789811646515
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-4652-2_16
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2021
Externally published	Yes

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