Overview

This book examines the development of constitutional democracy in Commonwealth Sub-Saharan African countries. It focuses specifically on the constitutional systems of different countries and their effectiveness in curbing excesses in the exercise of government powers and functions. The work highlights a culture of subordination prevalent in the governance structure inherited from the colonial era in Sub-Saharan Africa and identifies weaknesses in the ability of existing constitutional institutions to properly implement the doctrine of separation of powers and systems of checks and balances. The work is divided into three parts. Part I considers the theoretical concept of constitutional democracy and its relevant institutions, while also examining the role of separation of powers in constitutional democracy and the different constitutional systems in Commonwealth Sub-Saharan Africa. Part II focuses on the development of constitutionalism in Commonwealth Sub-Saharan Africa, using certain Commonwealth countries as case studies, and examines the institutional operating framework and features of the organs of government within their constitutional democratic systems. Part III compares the constitutional restraints on government practices existing in the constitutional democratic systems of some Commonwealth Sub-Saharan African countries, and makes a series of detailed recommendations designed to strengthen the operation of separation of powers and systems of checks and balances in constitutional systems in Sub-Saharan Africa. The book will be of interest to academics, researchers and policy-makers working in the area of comparative constitutional law and politics, African history and African studies.

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Author:   Adekunle Osibogun
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.760kg
ISBN:  

9781032942131

ISBN 10:   1032942134
Pages:   308
Publication Date:   07 April 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; List of abbreviations; Part I: Constitutional Democracy in Commonwealth Sub-Saharan Africa; 1. Constitutional Democracy and Organs of Government; 2. Separation of Powers and Constitutional Democracy; 3. Constitutional Systems in Commonwealth Sub-Saharan Africa; Part II: Constitutionalism in British Colonial Sub-Saharan Africa; 4. Development of Constitutionalism in British Colonial Sub-Saharan Africa; 5. Constitutional Development in British Colonial Sub-Saharan Africa; 6. Comparative of Constitutional Law in Nigeria and Kenya; Part III: Constitutional Restraints on Government Practices; 7. Appropriation of Public Funds; 8. President’s Impeachment and Removal Proceedings; 9. Appointment and Removal of Executive Officers; Conclusion

Reviews

'An insightful exploration of the development of constitutional democracy in some African countries, illuminating challenges and opportunities of checks and balances systems in respective constitutions. A must-read for anyone interested in constitutional law and governance in Africa.' Hon. Justice Olabode Rhodes-Vivour, CFR JSC (Rtd)

Author Information

Adekunle Osibogun is a Research Fellow at the University of Buckingham, UK.

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