“All over the world, decisions on proposed crucial change to political structure of a country such as the recommendations of the last constitutional conference are ultimately taken to the citizenry in the form of a referendum”. The decision of President Goodluck Jonathan to withhold his assent to the passing of the 4th Alteration Act, drew the ire of many members of the National Assembly who felt that the reasons...Read More
“It is a result of this that I wish to draw attention, at this most auspicious of moments to the golden principle of law which should guard governance at all levels of our society, which is the principle of ‘Equality Before the Law’ ”. In less than 24 hours from now, Nigeria will witness yet another hand over from one civilian administration to another. We will witness military parades the...Read More
“Governments across the Federation have over the years, acting on the basis on anachronistic laws, have developed a practice of frustrating such successful litigants thereby acting in flagrant disregard of the principle of equality before the law”. Last week I started an examination of the concept of Equality before the law which I believe should guide the new administration in the governance of the country. I referred specifically to...Read More
“As President Buhari sets about his agenda of making Nigeria a destination for foreign investors, it is imperative as has been done by former British Colonies, that his administration sets about the task of amending the provision of Sheriffs and Civil Process Law which make it virtually impossible for judgment debts to be enforced”. Last week I continued my discussion of the issue of equality before the law vis-à-vis...Read More
“It is difficult to see why despite knowledge of the issuance of proclamation by President Buhari, pursuant to Section 64(3) of the Constitution, a Senator would fail to attend the holding of the first session of the National Assembly” On the 9th June 2015, the 8th National Assembly was proclaimed and Senators-elect and Members elect of the House of Representatives sworn in. Prior to this time, the issue that had...Read More
