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Securitization Versus Accommodation: A Theoretical Review of Nigerian State Responses to Biafra Agitation (2010–2023)

The resurgence of Biafra secessionist agitation constitutes a significant challenge to Nigeria’s national integration and state legitimacy. This article interrogates the divergent conflict management strategies adopted under the administrations of Goodluck Jonathan (2010–2015) and Muhammadu Buhari (2015–2023). Drawing on Securitization Theory and Consociationalism, the study examines the transition from a non-kinetic, accommodative approach to a security-centric framework. The analysis demonstrates that while Jonathan’s strategy of elite inclusion generated short-term stability, it failed to a…