THE IMPLICATION OF INTRA PARTY CONFLICT TO NIGERIA DEMOCRATIZATION:A CASE STUDY OF APC FROM 2019-2023

Student: Khadija Abdulkadir
Supervisor: Dr Kabir Musa Umar
Co-Supervisor: Mr Abubakar Tambai Salisu
HOD: Dr Kabir Musa Umar
Department of Political Science
Social and Management Science
Umaru Musa Yaradua University, Katsina, Katsina State

Abstract

This study is an analysis of the nature and pattern of intraparty conflict in Nigeria fourth republic, with specific reference to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Intraparty conflict has been in the norms in Nigerian politics, leading to crisis, setback and failure of many parties to forge ahead for proper democratization in Nigeria, including the ruling parties in in many instances.The problem is the way in which intraparty conflict is beginning, is becoming the bane of democratization and good governance in Nigeria for many decades. And despite the previous experiences,the phenomenon continued on as it is.Intraparty conflict has significantly impacted Nigeria's democratization, comma, particularly within the All Progressives Congress in( APC )from 2019 to 2023. This conflict has hindered the country's democratic growth, reducing politics to the mere investment opportunity for the political classes. The implications are far-reaching,affecting the party's ability to govern efficiently and undermining the democratic progress, weakened party structure.

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