Toyin Falola at 73 Conference Organized by Lead City University 3; Cresta Hotel 5th Jan 2025; Pics and Report from 3rd Paper- on Political and Religious Symbiosis in Christian Theology and History: Between the Bible and Nigerian Politics; 4th Paper on Ethnic and Religious Strategies in Nigerian Politics;

[Oluwatoyin Adepoju]

Presenter juxtaposes Biblical and Nigerian history at the level of ideal and reality between politics and service, participation and detachment.

Presenter argues for the anchoring of religion as a developmental inspirational force in politics.

Presenter discusses how Nigerian politicians employ ethnicity and politics in seeking power.

Examines the history and logic of this development.

Paper presents logic of Sharia in Nigerian politics, particularly in SW Nigeria. 

Argues that Sharia advocacy is a means by which Muslims seek justice for themselves.