Abstract

Popper emphasizes that one makes her problem very clear in research. Following Popper, allow me to state clearly my problem – the skepticism tied to the application of his principle of toleration within the Nigerian space. Hence, I will argue within the pages of this article that to adopt Popper’s discourse on toleration to its logical conclusion for resolving the regional crises in Nigeria, will lead to chaos and anarchy rather than peace and mutual coexistence. Caveat however! I do not boast to have a better alternative that is overriding and encompassing than Popper’s. More so, I do not conclude irreversibly that Popper’s proposal is not feasible or applicable in other climes. My contention is my doubt, my colossal reservation or suspicion that Popper’s ideas on toleration can be beneficial for resolving Nigeria’s distinct regional crises.