THE NEXUS BETWEEN RELIGION AND POLITICS IN NIGERIA: AN APPRAISAL OF SAME FAITH-BASED 2023 APC PRESIDENTIAL TICKET ON NATIONAL COHESION AND UNITY

Boris Happy Odalonu and Bernice Nefeye Aghahowa
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Boris Happy Odalonu: Federal College of Education Eha-Amufu, Nigeria
Bernice Nefeye Aghahowa: University of Benin, Nigeria

Social Sciences and Education Research Review, 2025, vol. 12, issue 1, 60-68

Abstract: Nigeria, the most populous nation in sub-Saharan Africa with an estimated population of over 200 million, exemplifies an extensive variety of historical, cultural, ethnic, religious, socioeconomic, and linguistic complexities and diversities. Its religious landscape is extremely dynamic and multifaceted, encompassing a wide range of religious traditions, such as the more widely practiced Christian and Islamic faiths as well as the indigenous African religions. This paper examined the connection between religion and politics in Nigeria with a special focus on the same faith-based 2023 APC presidential ticket on national cohesion and unity of Nigeria. The study aimed to ascertain the role of religion in politics in Nigeria, assess the perception of Nigerians on the 2023 APC same faith-based presidential ticket, and examine the implications of the 2023 APC same faith-based presidential ticket on national cohesion and unity in Nigeria. The survey research design was adopted for the study and samples of 800 respondents were randomly selected from four Local Government Areas of Edo State. The descriptive statistical techniques were employed for the analysis of the data. The findings from the study showed that religion plays a significant role in Nigerian politics and the same faith-based 2023 presidential ticket of the APC was perceived to be a misstep and negates national unity and cohesion. It was recommended amongst others, that there is a need to promote inclusiveness in politics and governance.

Keywords: Religion; Politics; Same Faith-based Presidential Ticket; National Cohesion; Unity; Nigeria (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D72 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15804514

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