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ABSTRACT

This study focused on the implication of corruption and the absence of the rule of law in leadership in Africa. Africa is adjudged poverty capital of the world. This work aimed at examining the role of corruption and the absence of the rule of law among leadership in entrenching poverty and under-development in Africa. Its core objectives included: (1) a re-assessment of constituents of corruption in Africa (2) relationship between the executive and other arms of government (3) ignorance among citizenry on the ripple effects of corruption and their roles in it, among others. To achieve the above, the study adopted qualitative and historical research methods that analyzed workshop documents, newspaper and magazines, journal articles and researched works and memos, and as well, internal sources that death on the subjects under investigation. The study revealed that entrenched corruption, the absence of rule of laws and ignorance among citizens remain major causes of underdevelopment and festering poverty in African societies. To stem the tide, the study recommended a complete reversal from the status quo. This, it states, will be the only panacea to put the continent on the path of sustainable development for a total emancipation of its people.