Description

The book contains Seventeen (17) Chapters and 924 pages in contents. The topics considered in the book are: Nigerian Constitution and its Supremacy; Constitutional Interpretation by the Court; Constitutional Provisions relating to locus standi of citizens; Constitutional Rights of Access to Court; The Rule of Law, justice and Constitutionalism; Powers and Functions of the President of Nigeria; The Attorney General and Criminal Proceedings; Land Use Act and the Constitution; Fundamental Rights Provisions in the Constitution; Immunity Clause and the Nigerian Constitution; Powers and Functions of the Supreme Court; The Concept and Myth of Judicial Law-making; Powers and Functions of Independent National Electoral Commission; Powers and Functions of the State Governor; Impeachment and its proceedings; Doctrine of Separation of Powers in the Nigeria Constitution and Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy.

This book is an insightful and comprehensive book which critically interrogates fundamental principles, doctrines and institutions which defines constitutional governance in Nigeria. It explores the meaning, sources and evolution of constitutional law in Nigeria. The book considers critical themes such as supremacy of the Constitution, separation of powers, rule of law, federalism, judicial reviews and fundamental rights and so many others. With both doctrinal and critical analysis, the book assesses how Nigeria’s constitutional system has functioned in practice, the challenges it faces and the prospects for deepening constitutionalism in a multi-ethnic and evolving federal state.

The book evaluates the concept of constitutionalism, not merely as adherence to the text of the Constitution but as the culture of limited government, accountability, respect for the rule of law and the protection of civil liberties in Nigeria. The book serves as foundational text and critical guide to understanding and advancing constitutionalism in Nigeria. The structure, style, content and format of presentation makes the book ideal for legal practitioners, students and scholars, as well.