This book examines the impact of post-colonial leadership on political integration in Nigeria, offering an in-depth understanding of the historical and contemporary forces that shape Nigeria's national politics as well as African politics generally. Okafor discusses how Nigeria's pre-colonial and colonial political histories along with contemporary external forces like neo-colonialism, as well as internal social, economic and political structures and developments, have affected emerging post-independence politics in the country. The study climaxes with an Africa-centered theory of political and integrative leadership and then uses it as a prism for analyzing six Nigerian post-independence political leaderships, encompassing Nigeria's First and Second Republics, along with their military interregna. The concluding chapter includes a discussion of the implications of the study for leadership and political integration in Africa in general.

"The Politics of Ethnic Nationalism "is the first significant local study of National Party and Afrikaner politics. By focusing on Stellenbosch as a university and a town, the book extends our understanding of the complex interaction between the GNP/HNP and various organisations of the radical right. The book illustrates, at a local level and using detailed materials, how identity was constructed through a process of excluding some (English, Jew, Coloured) and including others. In addition, it examines the ways in which Afrikaner nationalists of all shades of political opinion conceptualised their relationships with English-speaking South Africans, and the ways that the rhetoric of republicanism and anti-imperialism were employed by nationalists. The study exposes the complex and Byzantine nature of Afrikaner nationalist politics, revealing the multiplicity of identities and ideologies co-existing within Afrikanerdom, the cross-cutting allegiances and overlapping loyalties. It reveals further the extent to which branches of nationalist organisations were fragmented, and the extent to which even individuals could embrace contradictory ideologies.

Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2024 in the subject Politics - Region: Africa, , language: English, abstract: Ghana, the pioneering nation of African independence, now stands at a historic crossroads. Faced with the multifaceted challenges confronting the continent - deepening poverty and inequality, environmental degradation, and political instability - the country has a unique opportunity to emerge as a model of transformation and inspiration for the rest of Africa. Catalyzing this renaissance, however, will require a new generation of visionary, ethical, and transformative leaders capable of driving systemic change and collective action. This paper explores the pathways for a Ghanaian renaissance, drawing on the country's vibrant forces and a resolutely forward-looking vision. It proposes an innovative and pragmatic roadmap capable of propelling Ghana to the forefront of the continent, across domains as diverse as governance, the economy, education, and environmental protection, with a strong emphasis on the critical role of leadership. Grounded in rigorous academic research and drawing on cutting-edge theories of development, sustainability, and leadership, this work offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing Ghana.