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The Roots and Ills of Godfatherism in Third World Politics

Posted By: adminon: September 30, 2025In: SpectacleTags: Asia, Europe, Godfatherism, Ideology, Kingmakers, Patron-client, Policy debates, Prebendalism, United StatesNo CommentsViews:
The Roots and Ills of Godfatherism in Third World Politics

By Comrade Sanusi A. S. Maikudi, FNIM I read with keen interest the thoughtful piece by Engr. Bello Gwarzo Abdullahi titled “The Futility of Political Godfatherism.” He rightly highlighted h... Read more

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