Abstract
The demand for and the volume of prayer in Nigeria heightens in every electoral period, thus suggesting that the unity of the country and its development are a result of prayer as a spiritual act. There have been several positions canvassed to explain the resilience of the oppressed people who overly pray to relieve themselves of their oppression and the constant demand for more prayers by the regime that oppresses the people. However, this study is concerned about how different geo-political zones in Nigeria couch their prayers, which expresses clear dissonance with general assumption that Nigerians pray in unity. Utilizing ethnographic methods, we analyse how prayers in South-West, South-South, South-East and North-Central geo-political zones reflect different tones and aspirations, and show the implications on the country’s development.
Presenters
Benson Ohihon IgboinProfessor, Religion and African Culture, Adekunle Ajasin University, Ondo, Nigeria
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
KEYWORDS
VIOLENT PRAYER, SPIRITUALITY, POLITICS, REGIME, NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
