Obafemi Awolowo’s Theory Of Mental Magnitude: An Overview
Obafemi Awolowo’s Theory Of Mental Magnitude: An Overview

Summary/Abstract: The philosophical views of Western thinkers be it classical, modern, or contemporary, have often received celebrated acceptance by African scholars and political leaders alike. There is arguably a high tempo of following the residual paths of Western Philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle, Rousseau, Machiavelli, Locke, and Hobbes amongst numerous others in the quest to formulate and implement sound political regimes and ideas as to how societies should be structured and governed. While there is absolutely nothing inherently wrong with appropriating philosophical ideas from non-African cultural backgrounds, what is problematic is the state of oblivion of African political philosophy in the academic sphere and Nigeria would not be spared in that matter. Therefore, this research seeks to analyze Awolowo’s Theory of Mental Magnitude and its nexus to leadership, good governance and enlightened followership in Nigerian polity and also dissect the effects exerted due to the neglect of such political philosophies. The research further stresses that in the march to political and societal excellence, due consideration ought to be given to indigenous -be it African or Nigerian- thinkers and philosophers who have proffered thoughtprovoking ideas and carved a niche for what can be rightly referred to as the contemporary African political thought.

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