JOURNALS

ABSTRACT

Leadership in all spheres of our lives, including government, business, education, the church, and so on, is now the root of Nigeria's problems. The need for genuine leadership has been criticized and largely held responsible for Nigerian society's struggles and poverty. Without a doubt, Nigeria's issues stem from a lack of leadership. Due to the poor performance of our politicians, many Nigerians have yet to benefit from many of the benefits of democracy, including decent roads, pipe-borne water, rural electricity, and healthcare facilities. What role does this research study play in addressing the issue of leadership through platonic political philosophy? The main problem in Nigeria right now appears to be how to deal with the leadership crisis. This article will use an explanatory and analytical approach to discuss the Platonic Political Philosophy and the struggle for political leadership in Nigeria. The work will look at how leadership and power are organized in modern Nigerian politics. It will claim that the country's immense political and economic potential has been thwarted by ineffective leadership. Additionally, it would evaluate Plato's political philosophy intellectually, as well as class concerns and the justification of Plato's political philosophy. It would eventually demonstrate if the concept is workable in a contemporary country like Nigeria.