Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A system of political patronage and corruption in which leaders use their positions to exploit state resources for personal gain, often exacerbated by federalism in Nigeria.
AP course connection
Topic 1.5: 1.5 Sources of and Changes in Power and Authority