Toyin Falola at 73 Conference Organized by Lead City University; Cresta Hotel 5th Jan 2025; Pics and Report from 2nd Paper- on Polyontological Religious and Political Identities in Nigerian Politics
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Oluwatoyin Adepoju
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Toyin Falola at 73 Conference Organized by Lead City University 2; Cresta Hotel 5th Jan 2025; Pics and Report from 2nd Paper on Polyontological Religious and Political Identities in Nigerian Politics
Respondents asked about the geographical spread, if any, of this syncretistic culture between Northern and Southern Nigeria and the regions making up these geographies.
Oluwatoyin Vincent Adepoju
Presenter argues that Nigerian politicians simultaneously identify with diverse religions in pursuit of power, some belonging at the same to Christianity or Islam but also take advantage of the resourses of traditional African religions-all in search of political power.
Respondents asked about the geographical spread, if any, of this syncretistic culture between Northern and Southern Nigeria and the regions making up these geographies.
Is there an essence of a human being overriding their religion and shaping their political activity?
Is the idea of witchcraft valid in politics?
Keeping in mind the varied power seeking strategies in Nigerian politics employing spirutual resources?
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