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<\/p>\nThe rule of law is embedded in the Nigerian constitution.\u00a0 However, it is unfortunate that many Nigerians despise the rule of law and treat it with total disregard, especially those at the helm of affairs in the country.<\/p>\n
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The most depressing thing about this is that these are the same individuals that sworn to always uphold the rule of law. The rulers have receded into the suppression of free speech, executive lawlessness, unfair trials, unjustifiable arrest, and undue domination of minorities.<\/p>\n
It can, therefore, be concluded that leaders in Nigeria have turned the rule of law to mere myth in the Nigerian constitution. In this write-up, you will learn one or two things about the Rule of Law in Nigeria and what it is all about.<\/p>\n
Rule of law is essential in every society.\u00a0 Rule of law was defined as \u201cthat aspect of the law that envisages a political system, where life is organized according to laws that guarantee a good degree of objectivity in dispensing justice, defending freedom, promoting peace and prosperity because the law is a reasonable expression of integrity\u201d (Onwanibe, 1989).<\/p>\n
According to John, 1999, \u201cif the law is an obligatory rule of action prescribed by the supreme power of a state, then the rule of law means that every citizen shall not be exposed to the arbitrary desire of the ruler and that the exercise of the powers of the government shall be conditioned by law. No one can be lawfully restrained or punished except for a definite breach of law established before the courts in ordinary legal manner\u201d<\/p>\n
The government of Nigeria is claiming to be a democratic government and they also claim to uphold the rule of law. It is, however, unfortunate the opposite is exactly what obtains in reality.<\/p>\n
It is also unfortunate that many of the judges are respecters of persons, which is not proper since they are supposed to place everyone on the same pedestal.<\/p>\n
Many of them \u00a0are also not independent in decision making; they have also been accused of not being impartial \u00a0or courageous in upholding the laws of the land when dealing with certain individuals of high social and political standings.<\/p>\n
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The rule of law is embedded in the Nigerian constitution.\u00a0 However, it is unfortunate that many Nigerians despise the rule … <\/p>\n