– Civil-Military Relations and Democracy in Nigeria 1990-1999 –
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ABSTRACT
The Nigerian Military has not been able to interna1ize the western concept of civil-military relations, which is based on subordination to civil authority.
This explains the frequent intervention and disruption of the democratic process. This incursion by the military, especially in the third world countries has not achieved the desires economic, social and political goals.
The Nigeria Military has ruled for nearly 30 years since independence.
The research project examined the crucial issue of civil-military relations in a democratic setting and how the Nigerian Military can subordinate itself to civil rule.
Drawing examples from relevant comparative cases such as Brazil, USA Cuba, Israel and India, the research attempts to provide clear suggestion regarding the role of the military in Nigeria and how it can play its role without questioning the legitimacy of civil and democratic authority.
The study also examined the causes of military incursion into Nigerian politics, the nature and form of military rule and the impact on the polity.
Finally suggestions were made on how the military can be subordinated to civil authority. The research established that for democracy to endure there should be mutual confidence and to civil authority.
INTRODUCTION
The military is one of the essential institutions of the state, without which the notions of sovereignty and territorial integrity are meaningless.
For this reason, it has become imperative for the modem state to maintain an Armed force for its defense of the nation.
The critical position of the military or the Armed Forces brings to the fore, the problem of what should be the appropriate relationship between them and the political class.
This needs to be addressed since governance and execution of public policies for the purpose of material well-being of the people rests with the political class.
Different countries have different models of civil military relations, and in no country can one talk about the complete shielding of military influence in the process of governance.
In the developed parts of the world for example, the influence of the military industrial complex is well articulated.
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