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VOL. 10, ISSUE 9 (2023)
Achieving sustainable democracy in Nigeria, the judiciary and the theory of separation of powers in the fourth republic
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Adaeze Anumba, Ibekwe Franklin Ezeora, Onodugo Ifeanyi Chris
Abstract
Nigeria has a tumultuous past of democratic rule. Pressures have
mounted on Nigeria's political structure since independence, causing
instability in the Nigerian polity. As a result of the Judiciary's inability to
carry out its functions effectively, the First, Second, and Third Republics
fell, paving the way for the inevitability of military incursions into Nigerian
politics, which truncated Nigeria's nascent democracy. According to studies, in
a democratic state, separation of powers is essential, and the independence of
the judiciary is critical to attaining long-term democracy. As a result, this
research looked into the role of separation of powers in achieving long-term
democracy in Nigeria. The study analyzed the information produced for the study
using qualitative and content analysis methods. The content analysis revealed
that: the independence of the judiciary aids in the achievement of lasting
democracy in Nigeria; an independent judiciary improves due process in a
democratic state. Further investigation revealed that incidences and court
verdicts on how the practice of separation of powers improves the Judiciary's
ability to discharge its constitutionally mandated roles in attaining
sustainable democracy in Nigeria are convincing. As a result, this study found
that separation of powers improves the efficiency of the Nigerian judiciary.
The researchers advise that the consolidation of democracy in Nigeria will be
dependent on the Nigerian state's willingness and ability to go above and
beyond to ensure that the theory and practice of Separation of Powers, as well
as the independence of the judiciary, are firmly established, respected, and
protected.
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Pages:54-64
How to cite this article:
Adaeze Anumba, Ibekwe Franklin Ezeora, Onodugo Ifeanyi Chris "Achieving sustainable democracy in Nigeria, the judiciary and the theory of separation of powers in the fourth republic". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 10, Issue 9, 2023, Pages 54-64
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