Description

This is a novel on accountability and transparency in governance at the grassroot level in Africa. It tells the story of the rise and fall of Malam Danbaba in the imaginary Basasa Local Government in northern Nigeria. How can the young, inexperienced Danbaba pick his way in the maze of intrigues by local contractors, political godfathers and powerful traditional rulers ? How should the accounting system, rural development and political patronage be handled? In an effort to provide adequate answers, the author has written a timeless tale aimed at a genuine development in Africa. This novel is recommended to all those interested in accountable and transparent system of governance and as an educational material for use at both junior and senior secondary school levels.