IPOB AGITATIONS AND POLITICAL STABILITY IN NIGERIA: AN ASSESSMENT OF THE SUPPORT GAINED
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In this paper, an assessment is carried out on the agitations by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) for
self-determination and how these affect the political stability of Nigeria. This is done through survey research
design that made use of instruments of data collection such as a questionnaire in addition to interviews
administered to IPOB members, IPOB leaders, community leaders, government representatives, police, and
IPOB Lawyer from selected areas. The collected data were analyzed using quantitative data analysis
software – Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 32. The study revealed that the
support gained by IPOB promotes continuous agitations for self-determination by IPOB and will lead to a
decrease in political stability in Nigeria. The paper concludes that it is common for people to always identify
with and support the group they belong to especially when they are fighting for a common cause that will be
beneficial to all. In alliance with the findings, the suggestions from the paper are that policies of
inclusiveness, where different groups as IPOB will be part of an entity without seeking for a separate country,
should be supported either internally or externally. This will also raise the confidence IPOB with their group
and various groups that are engaged in different types of agitations in Nigeria and furthermore will promote
political stability in Nigeria.
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H Social Sciences (General), JA Political science (General)