Colonialism In Nigeria Essay

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It means that for neo-colonialism to function, a member of the periphery must partake in the process. On the contrary, Rao (2000) referring to Nkrumah (1965) posits that he "(...) argues that Western capitalism in the post-war era has 'abandoned' the project of subordinating its own working classes and is now turning to the former colonies" (p.169). So the subjugation even if it has peripheral partners, the main reason will simply be for the benefit of the West. In as much as the interests of the West are kept, the peripheral partner can function.

PROLONGED EFFECTS OF COLONIALISM ON DEMOCRACY IN IGBO LAND (NIGERIA)
It is not disputable that British colonial establishment prior to their disengagement in Nigeria established ‘western democracy’ in Nigeria. Also, according to Coleman (1971), "undeniably, the greatest contribution the British have made to Nigerian unity is the pacification of the country, the establishment of central police forces, and the maintenance of a minimum standard of justice" (p.45). Manolov (2012) cited in Özcan and Rigakos (2014), posits that “pacification came to connote bombing people into …show more content…

Signs that the British were more intent on entrusting political power and control to their Hausa-Fulani allies – who they felt would run the affairs of the country in ways that would continue to guarantee their interests – became apparent as independence neared. One such sign was the conduct of the 1951-2 general census, and another the running of the 1959 general elections. It turned out that the outcome of the latter was predicated on the outcome of the former. Both exercises, which set the stage eventually for Britain’s disengagement from direct political administration of Nigeria in 1960, are believed to have been manipulated to produce outcomes favourable to the Hausa-Fulani ruling classes and their party, the Northern People’s Congress (NPC). (Ejiogu 2007,

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