| ID | 090217 |
| Title Proper | Negotiations of `tradition' in Nigeria |
| Other Title Information | creation of states, the military and local domains |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Kraxberger, Brennan |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article explores the dynamism of traditional political institutions by examining the state-creation process in 1990s Nigeria. Struggles over the Nigerian political map have involved sometimes bitter contests over land, resources and identity. Traditional rulers and institutions have been key players in these struggles. The article analyzes two key relationships: negotiations of tradition with reference to new state proposals (with an emphasis on territorial boundaries and administrative headquarters), and the two-way negotiations of survival involving military rulers and traditional political leaders. Semi-structured interviews with key correspondents and archival work were employed in the research. The research includes a primary case study of Ekiti State from the Southwest, and complementary material from other areas of Nigeria. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Asian and African Studies Vol. 44, No. 4; Aug 2009: p.449-467 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Asian and African Studies Vol. 44, No. 4; Aug 2009: p.449-467 |
| Key Words | Nigeria ; Political Territories ; Traditional Rulers |