Post by Ikechukwu Chibuike Chukwu (@ChukwuIkechukwu)

I thought and was taught, then I read that Social Contract as expounded by John Locke and Thomas Hobbes theory of State is the basis for modern Statehood. It seems the Nigerian state have not taken cognizance of this?

I thought and was taught, then I read that Social Contract as expounded by John Locke and Thomas Hob...

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David Olasunkanmi Olayiwola: Hobbes and Locke were clear; the state exists because citizens surrender some freedoms in exchange for protection, order, and fair representation. When transparency in elections is resisted, it creates the impression that the social contract is being selectively applied. A modern state cannot demand...