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RELIGION AND POLITICS IN PRE-COLONIAL NIGERIA
RELIGION AND POLITICS IN PRE-COLONIAL NIGERIA

Author(s): Abiodun Akeem Oladiti
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences
Published by: Editura Pro Universitaria
Keywords: religion; Politics; Pre-Colonial; Nigeria

Summary/Abstract: Religion and Politics was a prominent feature in the political history of pre – Colonial Nigeria. It was a major factor responsible for maintaining peace, stability and order. It discusses the interaction between politics and religion in Nigeria and how the country sustained peaceful coexistence, cooperation and harmony. Religion and politics was the basis of authority and power for the rulers and religion was used to maintain law and order. Religious sanctions help to check criminal behaviours, to promote good and law abiding citizens.

  • Issue Year: 2014
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 72-84
  • Page Count: 13
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