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Artificial Intelligence Politicking and Human Rights Violations in UK’s Democracy: A Critical Appraisal of the Brexit Referendum
(2021-01) Wogu Ikedinachi Ayodele Power; Misra Sanjay; Udoh Oluwakemi D.; Agoha Benedict Chico
Following the testimonies of Shaimaire Sanni about the negative wanton use of artificial intelligence (AI) politicking approaches by the Vote-leave group during the 2016 Brexit referendum, the decision by Great Britain (GB) to leave the European Union (EU) had stirred up heated controversies about what would have really been the outcome of the Brexit deal if the Vote-leave group had not cheated with AI politicking systems. Hence, the act of cheating via this platform and the violation of Brexit spending regulations, human rights activists (HRA) like Sanni and Wylie believed, delegitimize the results of the votes obtained for Brexit and for UK’s institutions of democracy. Others argue that the allegations raised against the Brexit referendum process justify the agitations for a second Brexit referendum by a section of UK citizens. The Marxian alienation theory and Derrida’s critical and analytical method for evaluating qualitative data and arguments gathered on the subject matter of the paper were adopted, with the view to ascertaining the degree of AI politicking approaches that altered the results of UK’s Brexit referendum. Marilyn’s ex-post facto research method was also utilized for interrogating the integrity of UK’s democracy in the light of the allegations raised against it. The study observed that most of the allegations raised against UK’s Brexit referendum process had merits to their claims, thus justifying their request for a fresh referendum. A positive implementation of AI politicking methods from ethical perspectives was recommended against the current reckless methods adopted by political campaigners.
Beijing Declaration and Women’s Property Rights in Nigeria
(European Scientific Journal (ResearchGate), 2014) Folarin Sheriff F.; Udoh Oluwakemi D.
In Nigeria, women have suffered various forms of discrimination and oppression during property sharing, especially in terms of land for economic purposes and other physical assets. The challenge has been that, in patriarchal societies, like Nigeria, women are regarded as subservient to men and are never considered in property sharing. Rather, the woman is often regarded as part of the property to be shared especially during the loss of her spouse. Most disturbing is that, though statutory law and international laws have affirmed women’s rights to land and other property, women are often denied access and ownership to property due to unfavorable customary practices. This paper examines women’s property rights in Nigeria. In doing so, it looks critically into Nigeria’s compliance with the 1995 Beijing Platform of Action. It also identifies some factors such as customary and statutory laws as responsible for the discrimination of women vis-à-vis their rights to property and inheritance. In addition to these, it concludes that, the 1995 Beijing Declaration is yet to be fully integrated and domesticated in the national legislations that protect women and their rights to property. In carrying out this research, secondary sources were consulted. Recommendations were made bordering on equality between men and women and gender-sensitivity in legal institutions.
Between Security and Environmental Change: A Theoretical Exploration of the Linkage
(Migration Letters Volume: 20, No: S8, 2023) Osimen Goddy U.; Ayankoya Abimbola Rachel; Udoh Oluwakemi D.
Objective: The aim of this study is to reveal the symbiotic relationship between environmental change and the hazards it poses to people, nation-states, and society, and to put environmental security studies squarely on the minds of security scholars and practitioners everywhere. The study concluded that environmental security is not only a worthwhile area of study in and of itself but also has much to offer security studies in general. Method: The study adopted a theoretical exploration of the linkage between security and environmental change. Result: Environmental security studies research has an impact on the nature of threats, the status of security, the execution of security, and strategies for undoing crisis politics, in addition to the ethics of security and privatization. The risks that people face depend not just on the physical changes in their environment, but also on how dependent they are on it for survival and how well they can adapt to these changes. Conclusion: Therefore, societal factors of insecurity like conflict, corruption, trade dependence, and liberalization of the economy have an impact on how sensitive and adaptable people are to environmental changes.
Climate change and migratory patterns of Fulani Herdsmen in Nigeria
(International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management, 2024-10) Udoh Oluwakemi D.; Aforijiku Oluwayemisi E.; Abasilim Ugochukwu D.; Osimen Goddy U.
Purpose – Climate change has emerged as a significant global challenge with far-reaching parallel implications, especially in regions where resource scarcity has led to various conflicts and displacement of people. This research aims to investigate the specific dynamics of Fulani Herdsmen’s migratory patterns as well as the socio-economic and security implications of such migration. Design/methodology/approach – This study relied on secondary data from published and unpublished sources. A qualitative research design was adopted and data was collected from scholarly works such as journals and reports published by various governmental organisations and NGOs. Findings – In Nigeria, the intersection of climate change and resource competition has notably affected the Fulani Herdsmen, a predominantly nomadic pastoralist group. The changing climate, marked by erratic rainfall, prolonged droughts and desertification, has disrupted traditional migration routes, compelling the Fulani Herdsmen who are constantly in search of grazing lands to migrate thereby, often leading to conflicts with sedentary populations. Originality/value – While previous studies have explored the relationship between climate change, resource scarcity and conflict, this research seeks to investigate the specific dynamics of Fulani Herdsmen’s migratory patterns and the socio-economic and security implications of such migration. Using the eco-violence theory of Homer-Dixon and the push-pull migration theory of Lee as the theoretical framework, this study analyses how climate change-induced migration has exacerbated tensions between herdsmen and host communities. The research emphasises the need for effective legal and policy frameworks to mitigate these conflicts, proposing sustainable strategies for promoting peaceful coexistence and resilience among affected populations.
Freeing the Future from the Past: Redefining Soft Power and Cultural Diplomacy in a World of “Unequals”
(2022) Ayegbusi Clemson; Folarin Oluwafunke; Udoh Oluwakemi D.; Folarin Sheriff F.
Soft power may be “soft” in appearance, but it is real power- and power is generally defined as the ability to compel obedience. Cultural diplomacy may thus be a means to that end: a dynamic of soft power, which tries to “beautify” the application of power by stronger states in their interaction with less powerful ones. To this end, cultural exchanges, educational and scientific aids, exchange of cultural attachés, creation of consular units, etc.,, may be ways by which nations are given false sense of equality and importance, whereas the real intentions are to push the limits of power by stronger states. This paper identifies and examines the hidden dynamics of soft power, focusing on the most effective of such cultural diplomacy. Identifying national interest as the motive behind the instrument of cultural diplomacy, the paper argues that cultural diplomacy is indeed effective in peaceful inter-state relations but the motive should not be to dominate other people or nations and that the old uses of cultural diplomacy by the superpowers for subtle domination, should give way to fostering of mutual trust, global peace and security.
Political Leadership and Humanitarian Crisis: The Aftermath of Rwanda Conflict and the Challenges of Democratic Sustainability in Africa
(Journal of Somali Studies : Research on Somalia and the Greater Horn of African CountriesVol. 12, No. 1, 2025) Osimen Goddy U.; Udoh Oluwakemi D.; Daudu Basil Osayin; Odukoya Jonathan Adedayo; Chidozie Felix C.
Political leadership and humanitarian crises have had a huge impact on the democratic sustainability of many African states since gaining independence from their colonial masters in the 1960s. Political leadership, humanitarian crises, and democratic sustainability are strongly interconnected as the quality of leadership during a crisis can either strengthen or weaken democratic systems. Good leadership prevents crisis, while bad leadership leads to anarchy, thereby endangering democratic principles and processes. The ideas of political leadership, humanitarian crises, and democratic sustainability unfold in the case of the Rwandan conflict and its aftermath, thereby making the country a case study for the rest of the world. This is well described using the Political Leadership theory in this study. The objectives of the study are to: (i) examine the Rwandan conflict/genocide and Rwanda’s political sphere between 1998 and 2022; (ii) interrogate the role of leadership in the recovery of Rwandans from the humanitarian crisis they faced; (iii) highlight the policies and structural changes made by the government of Rwanda, particularly the reconciliatory and peacebuilding mechanisms initiated in the aftermath of the Conflict; and (iv) examine how political leadership, humanitarian crises, and democratic sustainability have contributed to the current state of affairs in the continent of Africa. Thus, the study adopted a qualitative case study design to evaluate political leadership, humanitarian crises, and the challenges of democratic sustainability in the context of post-genocide Rwanda. The study revealed, among others, that Rwanda’s leadership overcame the humanitarian crisis via leadership quality, indicating that strong institutions, effective leadership, and the rule of law are key to sustaining democracy in African states.
Rising Global Challenges in Energy Demand and the Politics of Climate Change in Government Operations: Policy and Economic Development Implications
(Research Anthology on Environmental and Societal Impacts of Climate Change, 2022-01) Njie Sharon; Wogu Ikedinachi Ayodele Power; Ogbuehi Uchenna Kingsley; Misra Sanjay; Udoh Oluwakemi D.
While most governments subscribe to boosting global energy supplies since it paves the way for improved economies, which translates to better living conditions and gainful employments which in turn boost government operations, the rising global demand for energy from all human endeavors have activated unparalleled consequences on the environment, resulting to harmful repercussions for government operations and processes all over the world. Hence, scholars argue that the rising demand for global energy by industrialized nations have further increased the vulnerability of governments' operations and processes, especially in countries where these energy sources abound. Consequently, governments, multinationals, and various interest groups are divided on how best to address the quandaries resulting from rising global demand for energy and its effect on the environment and government operations. Recommendations that would enhance government operations were proposed.