Theory question 109
Constitutional Development in NigeriaHighlight five weaknesses of the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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Model answer
Any five: drafted under military rule without wide public participation (its claim 'We the people' is questioned); over-concentration of power at the centre (long exclusive list); immunity clause shields executives from prosecution; unclear/contested revenue sharing and resource control; local governments not truly autonomous (joint accounts with states); 'indigene/settler' and federal character tensions; difficult amendment procedure; police centralised (no state police); expensive bicameral structure.
Explanation
Explain each weakness in one line.