CORRECTING LIBERAL DEMOCRACY WITH NEO-COMMUNITARIAN DEMOCRACY: A NEW FRAMEWORK FOR GOVERNANCE

Автори

  • Olatunji Olateju Department of Political Science, Achievers University, Owo, Nigeria

ДОИ:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejpss.v8i2.1994

Клучни зборови:

democratic governance, governance, liberal democracy, neo-communitarian democracy, new framework

Апстракт

Liberal democracy has long been regarded as the pinnacle of democratic governance, prioritizing individual rights, free markets, and representative institutions. However, its increasing challenges - including political polarization, disengaged citizenry, and a deepening focus on individualism at the expense of community welfare have raised questions about its long-term viability. A major question that this paper poses to unravel is why has liberal democracy that works in Western Europe failed to work in Africa? The paper, using theoretical analysis combined with comparative conceptual evaluation proposes Neo-Communitarian Democracy as an alternative model to correct the inherent flaws of liberal democracy. Grounded in the principles of civic engagement, social responsibility, and communal governance, Neo-Communitarian Democracy offers a more balanced approach that integrates individual freedoms with collective welfare. This article critically examines liberal democracy's shortcomings and presents a theoretical framework for Neo-Communitarian Democracy, drawing on both historical examples and contemporary case studies.

 

Биографија на авторот

  • Olatunji Olateju, Department of Political Science, Achievers University, Owo, Nigeria

    Dr. Olatunji Olateju is a political scientist and sociologist at Achievers University, Owo. His research focuses on governance, democracy, diplomacy, and political economy in Africa. He developed the concept of Speconomy, a hybrid economic model promoting collaboration between the state, private sector, and communities. He also explores civic resistance, military coups, and cultural politics in works like The Talking Drum in Nigerian Politics. Dr. Olateju founded Political Panorama with Ola Olateju and previously published Complete Politics. He is pursuing Fulbright and Chevening-LSE fellowships, committed to scholarship that bridges theory and transformative political practice in Africa.

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2025-07-20

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Том. 8 Бр. 2 (2025)

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