Godfatherism is a symbiotic relationship between two persons namely; the godfather and the godson, where the godfather uses his political power and wealth to secure political position for the godson, who upon ascension into power, pays gratification to his mentor in kind or in cash. In the first republic, godfatherism produced notable figures in the likes of Zik, Awolowo.... Godfatherism has become a norm in Nigeria's political environment, where without a godfather, an individual cannot secure a political position. In the fourth republic, it has assumed a ludricrous dimension in the Nigeria's polity. Do we talk of Nwobodo and Nnamani's saga or Ngige and Uba's crisis amongst others. The masses have become the victims of the combustible conflict between the duo. Where does this leave our youths who are employed as agents 2 carry out their evil biddings? What is the future of aspiring politicians with vision, who have the peoples interest at heart?

Nice write up, this is quite thought provoking. I am not a politics affectionado, but I think this is the norm these days. Btw, can we be friends?

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Godfatherism and political conflict in nigeria an opinion survey of voters in oredo local government area, edo state

Every politician wants to become a political godfather. Godfather, is as old as politics itself. Godfather is even in the church, in the case of Christendom, the godfather assists the godson to attain the level of a responsible person in the society...

http://www.scharticles.com/godfatherism-and-political-conflict-in-nigeria/