Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6052ISSN: Print 1683-8831
Abstract
Any form of human collection presupposes inevitability of interaction among them. Such interaction may at times be harmonious while in other circumstances, it may be conflicting. In the case of political parties, they are usually composed of peoples with divergent interests and orientations. This in any case produces discordant tunes manifesting in intra party conflicts. This study takes a cursory look at intra party relations in Nigeria. Following observable trends, it is argued that intra party relations have oscillated in the direction of conflict and harmony but more to the former than the latter. This situation which is explained partly by the nature of the Nigerian state and partly by the operating environment of the parties often magnifies into larger conflicts that threaten democratic stability. In order to arrest the situation, some attitudinal reforms are suggested both on the part of citizens as well as political actors.
How to cite this article:
Abdulrasheed A. Muhammad . Intra Party Relations and Conflict in Nigeria.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/pjssci.2008.42.50
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1683-8831/pjssci.2008.42.50