Abstract: 1999 is historic in the political landmark of Nigeria because it marked the transition from military rule to civilian democratic rule in Nigeria. By implications, it means that the military with their tyrannical tendencies would cease from being the instrument for governance in the country. This is because, democracy is widely perceived as the best form and system of government that provides a framework for expressing one fundamental rights ranging from the rights to association, expression and worship among others. Its values are found on how it provides social services to the people while promoting healthy relationship between Muslim and Christian faithful that made Ebonyi State one of the states in Southeastern Nigeria that has had religious tolerance despite its Islamic conflagration. Against this background, this paper examines the pattern of this cooperation that has been found on constructive......
Keywords:Democracy, Change, World, Philosophy, Metropolis
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