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Charles Shaw: Payne leex: What is Political Education?
ANSWER: Political Education is d study of a country's political culture.
It refers to ALL the important ways in wich a person is SUBJECTIVELY ORIENTED towards the ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS in his political system.

Payne_leex: What happens to political discuss in d family, media, peers, debates, seminars, sympossium nd even forums like this?
ANSWER: Your questions falls under Political Socialisation nd can NOT be equated to PoliticalEducation.
PoliticalSocialisation is a process by wich d political culture of a given political system is transmitted frm one generation 2 anoda via media, peers, debates, includin forums like NL.
There's a very fine Line btwn PoliticalEducation nd PoliticalSocialisation.
I still maintain that PoliticalEducation can ONLY be acquired in the University/Institutions.

It's obvious that you don't know what you're saying. What's the different between political education and pol socialiZation?

Definition of pol socialization from Yahoo answer;

Pol socialization is a lifelong process by which people form their ideas about politic and acquire pol values. The family, educational system,peer groups and mass media all play a role.

Now tell me the difference? It was clearly written at where you stoled your own definition but you cut it off to justified your misleading opinion.

Charles Shaw: If u read my post very well, u'd discover i ddnt call u a layman.
(SECTION 157): The Appointment of the SGF, HeadOfCivilService of d federation remains d sole prerogative of d President.
(SECTION 15(4): The President in appointing ministers, must appoint atleast one indigene of each state of d federation.
(SECTION 197(2): The appointment of Ambassadors, P.A's, Army officers of rank should reflect d FedCharacter of Nigeria.
Yemmit, please point out to me wher i faulted by disclosing to u dat the post of SGF is not a constitutional matter/FedCharacter ish.?
I just want u to own up Anyim is a Representative of Ebonyi state at the FedLevel, SIMPLE.

charles,you still insisted that SGF is a representative of Ebonyi state? I'm tired of you, perhap you should check the meaning of representative in your dictionary.

@Payne_leex, you're absolutely correct.

Pol education can be acquire through various means including family.

Please Charles read Payn_leex post

Charles Shaw: Lol.
U nd i knw dat our TRUE REPRESENTATIVES lies in the SHOA, HOR, nd SENATE.
Am simply supportin the cause of a LAYMAN who misrepresented d true meanin of Representatv.
You jus contradicted ursef by owning up 2 Represntatv Burueacracy wich u state Anyim falls under, so, dat stil makes Anyim a Represntativ.
I also disagree wit u dat d FedCharacter is enshrined in d Constitution save u quote d Paragraph nd Page no for me cos i hv a copy of 1999 Constitution wt me.
U wil agree wt me dat Nigeria adopts practices nd behaviours wich r NOT only unsupportiv of REPRESENTATIVE Politics, but indeed r entirely Antithetical, disruptiv nd irreversibly disruptiv to d Constitution

Blood of Jesus! I don't even know how to reply you.

You acknowledged that our true reps were in the NA, yet you're still here calling me a LYAYMAN who misinterpreted the true meaning of representative.

Honestly,your explaination is an insult to the pol science departments. One thing is to have a copy of constitution,another thing is to read and understand its contents.

WinnieDPooh: I disagree with your point no. 1. It is only in some cases you find political education being acquired in the university and not in all cases. Charles do you know that some of our great leaders in the Military era had no University education yet they were responsible for the smooth affairs of this Nation?

May God bless you Winni!

Charles Shaw: My answers in NO way discredited the true meaning of 'Representative'.
If no appointment was made in OndoState for instance, you'd shout of Marginalisation.
But wen 1 is made, u'd sure feel contented u hav a Representative at d FedLevel.
This is where the Social Contract cømes in b/c the state came into being as a result of an agreement.
B4 Jonathan got elected, an agreement must hav been reachd dat each state must be REPRESENTED/REPRESENTATIVE.

There's notting like agreement these days,it has been enshrined in the constitution called "principle of federal character".

Representative Bureaucracy(under which Anyim falls)is merely a characteristic of heterogenous society.Our true representatives are those in the national assembly.

Charles Shaw: Lol
Am actually enjoying dis discussion.
Only a Political Analysts wil be Keen on the word 'REPRESENTATIVE' to represent the exact situation.
You wil agree wit me dat University knowledge plays an important role wich is Political Education.
Followd by Political Participation nd Political Socialization.
So wat r we not saying?

Yes, university education plays a vital role, but remember, experience is the best teacher. A good/brilliant politician is better than a professor or PHD holder without practical experience.

Charles Shaw: 1st of all comments, Not mine.
I concur with u nd i concur with her.
'Representative' is simply a Characteristic of Govt by Representation in wich citizens exercise power tru ELECTED OFFICERS and REPRESENTATIVES.
Take note at the two capital words.
The man cud be representing her state in Abuja wich falls into d latter REPRESENTATIVE.
Anyim is an appointed Official, NOT ELECTED nd is Representing Ebonyi state at d Federal Level.
If she's frm Ebonyi, then Anyim is sure her Representative too.
On a second note,
Abrahalm Lincoln defined REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT as goverment of d people, by d people nd for d people.

Great reply but not good enough to diversify the core meaning of 'representative'. He might seems to be a representative of particular ethnic group under the principle of Federal Character/representative Bureaucracy,but practically he didn't not pursues or promote the interest of any groups. He's not accountable to anyone but his boss(president),he owe anybody notting but his boss,he's not an elected officer. These among many other things make him to be nautral and cease to be a representative.

Charles Shaw: I do NOT get ur point.
Be explicit wit ur points nd back it up to convince her.

See Charles,the only problem I've with this girl is misuse of the word 'representative'. She also said in her subsequent post that Anyim exhibit intelligence he acquired in school in whatever he's doing. Anyim has been involved in active politic since 80's,definitely he must have acquired a lot of experience by practically encounter with the situations and not sorely by the knowledge he gained from your school.

Charles Shaw: Oouch!
That was TOO hasty of u bruv.
I Hope u Grasp her ELucidation? Cos she's Right.

Right ,in what way Charles? The word 'representative' have a strong meaning in a democratic society and shouldn't be use wrongly in place of Alumnus. Sorry,I don't think he represent the interest of her school in Abuja, and I'm sure GEJ didn't consult any school authority or students before he was made SGF.

PIAGET: i love ur way too hun

@yemmit90 yes he's my representative cos he carries my alma mata nd displays the intelligence he acquired in school in what ever he's doing. Thats if u get my drift.

Wow! The intelligence he acquired in your school? Don't worry,after our NYSC we all realise we need some practical knowledges to excel in life.

WinnieDPooh is right by saying,it's not the school you attend that matter but what you can use you brain to do.

WinnieDPooh: Goodmorning watsup?

I'm cool Winni,how ur side? Nice to see you in the house.

PIAGET: A BIG Congrats to u too my chefesis.
Am always proud to be an ikengress. Keep representing us joor, jus like Anyim Pius Anyim is representing us in abuja. haters can goan hang.
Great ikengas nd ikengresses. M'corazon i see u darlin

When did 'Anyim Pius Anyim' become a representative? He's a SGF and not your rep ok.

Good morning to you all!

WinnieDPooh: Hmnn it means you know me very well because we took some courses together. I know you wouldnt want to say your name here too. How come they just released all your results? Na wah o. Please have you heard anything about the senate meeting?

I've seen all my results since march,just wanted to be cleared by part adviser before I start talking about NYSC.

As for the senate meeting, I heard they're going to send our names unfailingly before the given date.

WinnieDPooh: Hey please who is this ooo please i dont want my full identity to be revealed on Nairaland o. Lol what department please its like we have met before. Male or Female?

Oh WinnieDPooh,I'm sorry for that. I'm a male from EFC pol dept.

UniportPlayGirl: I'm way way far far too cute and as a matter of fact if any1 of dem sees me anywhr d light on my skin wil scare dem away. I can imagine. And as for d lady dat said I presented myself as a prostitute and a tout just because I posted my pix I think am prettier beliv me

If she's the same girl from our dept,to be sincere with you,she's an humble girl and very pretty as well.

Yeah, I think this's the right time for me to join you guys in the house. I decided to keep mute until I see all my final results. I thank you Lord for what you've done for me, 55 courses plus 8 elective courses, no single grade of "F" since my part one days. Who am I,to never give glory to your name.

@OAU graduates, no panic, this batch B is very sure for us.