Tag: The National Assembly

Between The National assembly And The Judiciary, By Akin Osuntokun

Bode DoluLeave a Comment on Between The National assembly And The Judiciary, By Akin Osuntokun

The most painful aspect of the behaviour of contemporary Nigerian political and bureaucratic elite (as represented by the national assembly and the judiciary) is its confirmation of the worst biases and prejudice of imperialist and colonialist writers on African politics and governance. The one such article, I find particularly galling is “Democracy and Prebendal politics […]

Continue Reading

The National Assembly is in decay, By Sonala Olumhense

Bode DoluLeave a Comment on The National Assembly is in decay, By Sonala Olumhense

If you are paying close attention, the concept of a legislative arm of government ought to give you great concern.  In everything but name and form, it has essentially collapsed. In the latest indication, the House of Representatives last week asked its so-called Ad hoc Committee on Arms to investigate a report in the current report […]

Continue Reading