The Usual Suspects
This president, who took office in 2015, faced criticism for not fully addressing corruption in Nigeria, especially involving high-profile figures.
This term describes the practice of supporting or giving financial aid to an organization in exchange for loyalty.
This group of ethnicities in Nigeria is primarily concentrated in the southwestern region and has historically been associated with political leadership in the country.
What is the Yoruba?
This legal loophole allows politicians to use state resources for personal and political gain by rewarding supporters with government positions and contracts.
What is prebendalism?
This former President of Nigeria’s administration (1999-2007) was embroiled in numerous corruption scandals and was accused of being involved in prebendal politics.
Who is Obasanjo?
This Nigerian government agency, intended to fight corruption, has investigated numerous cases of patronage-based contract fraud but has struggled with political interference.
What is the EFCC?
This Nigerian ethnic group, predominantly located in the north, has often been associated with controlling political power and state resources since the country's independence.
What is the Hausa-Fulani?
Despite having agencies like the EFCC and ICPC, corruption persists in Nigeria due to this major issue, which allows politically connected individuals to avoid prosecution.
What is selective enforcement?
This Nigerian ex-vice president and presidential candidate has been at the center of various allegations of corruption and has faced accusations of benefiting from prebendalism in Nigerian politics.
Who is Abubakar?
When a politician gives a job to a family member or friend, it is called this.
What is nepotism?
This region of Nigeria, rich in oil resources, has seen a lot of conflict due to ethnic and political competition for state resources.
What is the Niger Delta?
Prebendalism thrives because politicians can maintain power by exploiting legal delays in court cases over election fraud, using this loophole to stay in office.
What is judicial delay?
This former governor of Lagos State was a key figure in the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) and was accused of misusing public resources for political and personal gain during his tenure.
Who is Bola Tinubu?
In Nigerian politics, this person is often the one responsible for handing out government jobs to loyal followers.
What is a Nigerian politician?
The ethnic divisions in Nigeria often lead to this type of political system, where politicians provide favors and resources to their ethnic group in exchange for support.
What is clientelism?
This legal principle, which means that the law applies equally to everyone, is often undermined in Nigeria by political influence and corruption.
What is rule of law?