Politics –administration dichotomy: Implications for separation of power in Nigeria

Abstract

This study dwells on Politics-Administration dichotomy for separation of power in Nigeria’s governance. The main objective of the study is to highlight the importance of restricting powers to each arm of government and ensuring that powers and authorities of each arm do not overlap or clash. Content analytical approach was used for data collection. It was discovered that the principle of separation powers appears to be a mirage in Nigeria because politician usurp both political and administrative powers to Centrify their unending appetite for greed and corruption. The paper recommends that the 1999 constitutional provision for separation of powers for effective and efficient governance be enforced so that interference and usurpation of powers be reduced maximally.