APPRAISAL OF THE APPLICATION OF THE RULE OF LAW IN NIGERIA: COMPARATIVE STUDY OF MILITARY AND DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE
Date
2019-12-01
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Department of Public Administration, Nasarawa State University, Keffi.
Abstract
This paper assesses the extent of the application of Rule of Law in Nigeria. The Rule of Law emphasis the observance and supremacy of civil or regular law in a democratic society. It rules out the laws or excises of powers by government. This paper observed that the Rule of Law had flourished the democratic system of governance than during the military rule. Executive immunity, immunity, parliamentary immunity and the use of tribunals are some of the limitations to the application rule of laid in Nigeria.
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Rule of Law, Constitution, Law, Government
Citation
Dicey, (188p). An introduction to the study of the Law of the constitution: Macmillan, bm Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999), Nigerian Constitution Government Printer: Lagos, h Garner, Bryan A. (2004). Black's Law Dictionary (8th Edition). St. Paul, Minnesotl i; Itodo S. M (2014), Administrative Law in Nigeria Published & Printed in Nigeria-by ty Printing & Publishing Commerce Plaza Area 1, Garki Abuja.