Political Party Governance - Paperback

by Mohammed Wakil (Author)

ABOUT THE BOOK
This book examines the meaning, structure and organization of political parties from the perspective of an insider and key actor in the political process with great wealth of experience. The writer shares deep knowledge and first-hand experience of the political party processes of recruitment, mobilization, campaign and intra party dynamics, decision-making processes, and enforcement of party discipline. The evolution and development of a party platform are all enumerated in the book. It is a must handbook for all students of political science, public policy, law and members of the political class either as candidates, party leaders or members/ officers of electoral bodies. The book is primarily intended to serve as a reference material for both theoretical and applied researchers working on party politics such as university students, political consultants and public officials in Nigeria and beyond. However, others who research on other aspects of in political science or public policy, will also find the book useful as well. It is intended as a practical guide to studying comparative political party governance. It traces the evolution of political parties in Nigeria and beyond, rich with case studies from Africa, America, Europe, and Asia. It looks at party structures, mode of leadership selection, and party dynamics. Furthermore, the book offers insight on party institutional rules (governance), how party politics works, the conflicts that arises and the outcomes of electoral contests across different contexts and political systems using examples from the author's own research.

Mohammed Wakil is a Lawyer, Administrator and seasoned Politician. He has extensive experience at all levels in the field of politics having been a candidate at elections, organized political campaigns of several presidential candidates, served on several committees and attained the position of National Vice Chairman, North-East of the People's democratic party In Nigeria. He was elected to the House of representatives and served as Majority Leader of the House. He was also the Minister of State, Power of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He is a fellow of various Institutes and International bodies. He has also participated in various election monitoring groups both locally and internationally and is a member of the Commonwealth Parliamentary union. He lectures on political party governance and publishes articles on politics and investment law. He was awarded the distinguished honor of the Order of the officer of the Niger (OON), by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria among other awards and recognition. His full profile is available on www.mohammedwakil.com