BETWEEN THE BALLOT BOX AND THE BARRACKS IN AFRICA

Enduring Democracy in Nigeria: This book basically looks at the pattern of civil-military relations in African States. The author analyzes the oscillation of power between the ‘Ballot Box’ and the ‘Barrack; and gives reasons for this situation. He then uses the Nigeria case to illustrate the challenges of establishing enduring Democracy in Africa, and makes suggestions for the way forward. And interest book, with interesting information and analysis, it should be read by all who are interested in the future of democratic politics in Africa.