Ethnicity and national identity significantly influence political alignment.

The Core Concept: This research explores how allegiance shifts from ethnic to national identities, focusing on Uganda's context.

Methodology & Data: Using Afrobarometer datasets alongside Uganda case studies allows for robust quantitative analysis across sub-Saharan Africa regions.

Key Findings:

• • When a core ethnic group governs (aligned with president’s identity), members exhibit stronger national identification;
• • Conversely, when excluded from power structures, the same individuals demonstrate heightened loyalty toward their specific ethnic affiliation.

This dynamic highlights variable levels of descriptive representation depending on political control.

Why It Matters:

The findings offer crucial insights into African nationalism and ethnicity research by revealing regional variations in how citizens reconcile tribal affiliations with national loyalties.