CONCEPTUALIZING PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACY: AN ANALYTIC APPROACH (Published)
The quest for a system of government that should take into cognizance the recognition of each individual brought about the notion of democracy. As a concept it has become a cliché to our system both for civilized and unenlightened minds, with little regard for its meaningful application. Going through some conceptual analysis, we submit that the idea of participatory democracy exists independently of a people’s system of government. Thus, if we must be said to be democratic in our polity, we ought to conform our practices to the principles of democracy and not compel democratic principles to fit into our system.
Keywords: Democracy, Democratic Education, Leadership, public