Democracy is what is presently reigning in the
world, this is because of the dividend attach to it.
Political education can serve as a tool for
entrenching democracy in Nigeria permanently and any part of the world as well.
In the case of Nigeria democracy was twice aborted (15th January,
1966 and 31st December. 1983). Some of the reasons that lead to
these abortion range from political to economic. This suggest that Nigerians
(leaders and followers) have to learn from the past to avoid future termination
of democracy in the country.
Political education which is seen as a process of
enlightening people about what government is all about, their role in it and
appreciating the need to contribute in installing as well as sustaining the
government put in place.
To prevent political violence, corruption and
demonization which are the major threats of democracy; leaders and sound need
sound political education. There is hardly part of the world that experience
stability in democracy without sound political education. According Azikiwe
(1970 as quoted by Jere 2009) political education lead to political
emancipation, effective participation in politics and sustenance of democracy.
According to Jere (2009) political education encompasses
the following:
i.
Making Nigerians
realize that democracy indispensable pre-conditin fro rapid development.
ii.
Enlighten
Nigerians about dangers of political silence
iii.
Enlighten
Nigerians about their political rights and duties as citizens
iv.
Raising the consciousness
of the masses to realize that their poverty is as a result of domination and
lack of democracy
v.
Making Nigerians
see government officials as public servants not their masters
vi.
Enlighten
Nigerian against ethnic, religious selection and manipulation
vii.
Enlighten
Nigerians to identify and expose corruption
viii.
Enlighten the
military to appreciate democracy and work toward it promotion
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