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

Abstract

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