Violence, “Godfathers” and Corruption in Nigeria
This 123-page report documents the most important human rights dimensions of the Nigerian crisis of governance: politicians and other political elites openly encouraging systemic violence; the corruption that fuels and rewards Nigeria’s violent brand of politics at the expense of the general populace; and the impunity enjoyed by those responsible for these abuses that denies justice to its victims and is a roadblock to reform.
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ISBN: A1916
ISBN: A1916
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- Criminal Politics
- Summary
- Recommendations
- Historical Background and Context
- Political Violence
- Corruption, Godfatherism and the Funding of Political Violence
- Entrenching Impunity: Federal Government Complicity, Human Rights Abuse and Corruption
- Case Study A: OyoState
- Case Study B: AnambraState
- Case Study C: RiversState
- Case Study D: GombeState
- Role of Nigeria's Federal Government
- Role of Nigeria's International Partners
- Annex: Agreements between Chris Uba (Godfather) and Chris Ngige (former Anambra State Governor)
- Acknowledgments








