AQUINO Journal of Philosophy

The aim of the study is to critically analyze democracy as a system of governance and the influence that affects its application in Nigeria. In order to achieve this, a qualitative research method was employed. In this research, a philosophical and descriptive approach was adopted in analyzing the data gathered through secondary source. The objectives of the work are discussed in the following headings: the meaning and nature of democracy, scope and principles of democracy, the doubts and fears regarding democracy, democratic requirements for Nigeria system, and challenges of democracy in Nigeria system, and the researcher recommended the ways for handling the challenges of democratic governance.

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