Prebendalism -a form of clientelism in which political offices and state rents are disbursed to one's clients for their personal benefit-has had all of the following effects EXCEPT

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Prebendalism typically involves the allocation of state resources and benefits by political leaders to their supporters, thereby strengthening the leader's power base rather than weakening it. This system often leads to increased dependency on the state, corruption, and the erosion of state resources, while potentially exacerbating sectional cleavages due to the unequal distribution of resources. However, it generally does not weaken the power of the president or the central authority, as it is a means through which they consolidate and maintain power.

Prebendalism -A Form of Clientelism in Which Political Offices and State