Comparative Analysis of Efunsetan Aniwura’s Story on the Abuse of the Right of Her Slaves and the Leadership Styles of Nigerian Government

Abstract

Proofs have emerged in Psychology that people with negative life events can be subjected to various anti social behaviours, especially ones that are very aggressive and very inimical to the peace and order of society. This paper analy sis Efunsetan Aniwura’s story on the abuse of the right of her slaves and the leadership styles of Nigerian politicians. There is evidence that the leadership styles of Nigerian politicians and Efunsetan Aniwura are similar in human rights abuse. Both Efun setan and Nigeria's today’s politician’s leadership styles manifested as desperation, superiority status, extravagant lifestyle, betrayal of citizens, narcissistic personality, high selfishness/greed, deception/lying as skills/smartness, and pride/euphoria in associating with Federal Government’s might. The human/social governance consequences were: Social polarization, disappointed governance, loss of confidence in the electoral system, corruption, poor societal development, the misguided rule of law, exponential unemployment, poor standard of living, misguided life virtue, and embarrassing Judiciary. Recommendations were improved political value system, proactive Judiciary, accountable politics/politicians, and stopping irresponsible political extravagant lifestyles. Therefore, the political value system in Nigeria needs to be improved. Political leadership must no longer be perceived as socioeconomic and other business opportunities. This will reduce godfatherism, desperation, greed, and selfishness in Nigerian politics and politicians.