The Jonathan Presidency The First Year [Paperback]

It is a rich compendium of original and analytical research work by Nigerian scholars on contemporary Nigerian politics. For me, the book finally settles the debate whether the Nigerian State is dead or just dying.Researched and written in clear prose by some of the finest social scientists of this era, this book is indisputably a curtain-raiser, a window into Nigerian politics and leadership in a democracy&. A must read for anyone interested in understanding the workings of the Nigerian state, its federalism and democracy, and the role of leadership.It is the best comprehensive and lucid study of Jonathans administration so far available and written by an impressive team of experts on Nigeria. There is the sense in which it can be said that this courageous intellectual effort has led the way for other works to follow in due course.The Jonathan Presidency provides a comprehensive and unique analysis of the tenure of Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan. The Jonathan Presidency analyzes the ability of the featured Nigerian politicians to deliver their electoral promises, protect and uphold the Nigerian Constitution, and sustain a transparent, citizen-friendly administration.The Jonathan Presidency provides a comprehensive and unique analysis of Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathans first twelve months in office. The Jonathan Presidency analyzes the ability of the featured Nigerian politicians to deliver their electoral promises, protect and uphold the Nigerian Constitution, and sustain a transparent, citizen-friendly administration.List of Tables/FigurePrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroductionJohn A. A. Ayoade, Adeoye A. Akinsanya and Olatunde JB Ojo1. Jonathans Statecraft: A Case Study of Fuel Subsidy ControversyJohn A. A. Ayoade2. Jonathans Policy Shift Capacity and the International RipplesBabatunde Oyedeji3. Federal-State RelationsGboyega Akinsanmi4. Constitutional ReformsOlatunde JB. Ojo5. Executive-Legislative RelationsAdeoye A. Akinsanya and Gbenga Lawal6.ló.