Abstract: This study through the elitist theoretical framework unfolds governance and democratization in Africa with specific focus on the Nigerian State. The study accentuated the elitist democratization process in the Nigerian State through colonial and military efforts at instituting democracy in Nigeria which were not people`s driven thereby making such effort at democratization not to be enduring. As a result, an institution and people driven process was recommended for tackling the problem. This is coupled with the need to adopt a Participatory Poverty Alleviation Scheme that will enable for functional inputs from the people to serve as a stabilizing force.