Onyedikachi Madueke
Biographic Data
| ID | 4641695 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Onyedikachi Madueke |
| GIVEN NAMES | Onyedikachi |
| FAMILY NAME | Madueke |
| SIGNATURE | MADUEKE O |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Aberdeen |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4926-9505 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 9 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Weak parties, strong elites
This study examines the weak institutionalisation of political parties in Nigeria and their implications for insecurity and democratic fragility. It argues that political parties in Nigeria are plagued by elite capture, deficient internal democracy, and limited grassroots engagement, which collectively undermine their capacity to foster democratic consolidation. Instead of promoting issue-based politics, parties function primarily as instruments …
Social Media Use and the Biafra Separatist Conflict in Nigeria
Peer reviewed
Ethnic mobilisation and state fragility in Nigeria
Federated autocracy and the illusion of multiparty democracy in Nigeria
Who gets help in an emergency? Nigeria’s Covid-19 palliatives and the politics of inequality
Why Should we Worry about Nigeria's Fragile Security
This paper explores the multifaceted implications of Nigeria's persistent security crisis, highlighting its domestic, regional and global consequences. It examines the humanitarian toll, economic disruption, poverty, food insecurity and the erosion of social cohesion within Nigeria. Regionally, it analyses how Nigeria's instability exacerbates insecurity across West Africa and weakens collective peacebuilding efforts. Internationally, it undersco…
Reimagining Biafra
This paper explores the post-1999 resurgence of the Biafra movement in Nigeria, situating it within the historical, political and structural legacies of the Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970). It traces the evolution of pro-Biafra activism from MASSOB to IPOB, analysing how unresolved grievances, political marginalisation, economic exclusion and historical erasure fuel renewed calls for self-determination. Drawing on comparative insights from global …
Why the Nigeria police struggles to tackle banditry in Nigeria
Numerous studies have investigated the prevalence of armed banditry in Nigeria, primarily focusing on factors such as ungoverned spaces and relative deprivation. While understanding these elements is essential, there is a significant gap in academic research regarding the role of the police force in addressing this issue. This study examines several key factors that influence the police’s capacity to combat armed banditry, including the police si…
Civil Military Relations in a Post-Colonial State
The current corps of Nigerian army are products of top tertiary military and policy institutions. They have demonstrated their prowess internationally, especially, in peace keeping and peace enforcement. Forty-four years (44 yrs) after the Nigerian Afro-Beat Maestro (Fela) sang, “...they leave sorrow, tears and blood...”, the Nigerian army is still riveted in gross human rights abuses. Recently, it is competing with Boko Haram on who comes first …
Civil Military Relations in a Post-Colonial State
The current corps of Nigerian army are products of top tertiary military and policy institutions. They have demonstrated their prowess internationally, especially, in peace keeping and peace enforcement. Forty-four years (44 yrs) after the Nigerian Afro-Beat Maestro (Fela) sang, “...they leave sorrow, tears and blood...”, the Nigerian army is still riveted in gross human rights abuses. Recently, it is competing with Boko Haram on who comes first …
Ethnic mobilisation and state fragility in Nigeria
Federated autocracy and the illusion of multiparty democracy in Nigeria
Who gets help in an emergency? Nigeria’s Covid-19 palliatives and the politics of inequality
Why Should we Worry about Nigeria's Fragile Security
This paper explores the multifaceted implications of Nigeria's persistent security crisis, highlighting its domestic, regional and global consequences. It examines the humanitarian toll, economic disruption, poverty, food insecurity and the erosion of social cohesion within Nigeria. Regionally, it analyses how Nigeria's instability exacerbates insecurity across West Africa and weakens collective peacebuilding efforts. Internationally, it undersco…
Reimagining Biafra
This paper explores the post-1999 resurgence of the Biafra movement in Nigeria, situating it within the historical, political and structural legacies of the Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970). It traces the evolution of pro-Biafra activism from MASSOB to IPOB, analysing how unresolved grievances, political marginalisation, economic exclusion and historical erasure fuel renewed calls for self-determination. Drawing on comparative insights from global …
Why the Nigeria police struggles to tackle banditry in Nigeria
Numerous studies have investigated the prevalence of armed banditry in Nigeria, primarily focusing on factors such as ungoverned spaces and relative deprivation. While understanding these elements is essential, there is a significant gap in academic research regarding the role of the police force in addressing this issue. This study examines several key factors that influence the police’s capacity to combat armed banditry, including the police si…
Weak parties, strong elites
This study examines the weak institutionalisation of political parties in Nigeria and their implications for insecurity and democratic fragility. It argues that political parties in Nigeria are plagued by elite capture, deficient internal democracy, and limited grassroots engagement, which collectively undermine their capacity to foster democratic consolidation. Instead of promoting issue-based politics, parties function primarily as instruments …
Social Media Use and the Biafra Separatist Conflict in Nigeria
Peer reviewed
Politics (6 works) · Global Political and Social Dynamics (4 works) · Law (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Law (3 works) · Political Conflict and Governance (3 works) · Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political Violence (3 works) · African Education and Politics (2 works) · Democracy (2 works) · Development economics (2 works)