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Democratic Transition, Judicial Accountability And Judicialisation Of Politics In Africa, Hakeem O. Yusuf
Democratic Transition, Judicial Accountability And Judicialisation Of Politics In Africa, Hakeem O. Yusuf
Hakeem O Yusuf
Purpose – This paper examines 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 …
"Calling The Judiciary To Account For The Past: Transitional Justice And Judicial Accountability In Nigeria", Hakeem O. Yusuf
"Calling The Judiciary To Account For The Past: Transitional Justice And Judicial Accountability In Nigeria", Hakeem O. Yusuf
Hakeem O Yusuf
Institutional and individual accountability is an important feature of societies in transition from conflict or authoritarian rule. The imperative of accountability has both normative and transformational underpinnings in the context of restoration of the rule of law and democracy. This article argues a case for extending the purview of truth-telling processes to the judiciary in post-authoritarian contexts. The driving force behind the inquiry is the proposition that the judiciary as the third arm of government at all times participates in governance. To contextualize the argument, I focus on judicial governance and accountability within the paradigms of Nigeria’s transition to democracy …