Democratic transition, judicial accountability and judicialisation of politics in Africa: The Nigerian experience.
Authors
Yusuf, Hakeem O.Affiliation
University of GlasgowIssue Date
2008-10
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Purpose – This paper aims to examine the growing incidence of judicialisation of politics in Nigeria’s democratisation experience against the backdrop of questionable judicial accountability. Design/methodology/approach – The article draws on legal and political theory as well as comparative law perspectives. Findings – The judiciary faces a daunting task in deepening democracy and (re) instituting the rule of law. The formidable challenges derive in part from structural problems within the judiciary, deficient accountability credentials and the complexities of a troubled transition. Practical implications – Effective judicial mediation of political transition requires a transformed and accountable judiciary. Originality/value – The article calls attention to the need for judicial accountability as a cardinal and integral part of political transitions.Citation
Yusuf, H.O. (2008) 'Democratic transition, judicial accountability and judicialisation of politics in Africa: The Nigerian experience', International Journal of Law and Management, 50(5), pp.236-261. doi: 10.1108/17542430810903913.Publisher
EmeraldJournal
International Journal of Law and ManagementDOI
10.1108/17542430810903913Additional Links
https://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/full/10.1108/17542430810903913Type
ArticleLanguage
enISSN
1754-243Xae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1108/17542430810903913