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Corruption and Executive Interference in Legislative Oversight in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic

In: The Legislature in Nigeria’s Presidential Democracy of the Fourth Republic

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  • Oyewole Oyindamola Opeoluwa

    (Achievers University)

  • Daramola Iyanunioluwa Oluwatobi

    (University of Kwazulu-Natal)

  • Gbadeyan Olawale James

    (University of Kwazulu-Natal)

Abstract

Democracy encompasses majority participation in the governance process of a country. The legislative arm of government serves as the representative of the people; as it is charged with the responsibility of making laws and reining in on the powers of the executive and judicial arms. Nigeria has had two decades of uninterrupted democratic rule and successful transition, the legislative arm is expected to be viable, productive, and serve the interest of the masses. Anything short of this poses a great threat to the progress of the Nation. It is believed that the acts of legislature embody the interest and will of the people hence; in line with the principle of “separation of power,” the legislative arm is expected to work as a “check” on the excesses of the executive arm of government. The National Assembly (Senate and House of Representatives) is charged with these responsibilities. To perform its duties effectively and efficiently, the National Assembly must overcome the challenges of corruption, executive overreach, prebendal politics, and the effects of military incursion in Nigeria’s democracy.

Suggested Citation

  • Oyewole Oyindamola Opeoluwa & Daramola Iyanunioluwa Oluwatobi & Gbadeyan Olawale James, 2023. "Corruption and Executive Interference in Legislative Oversight in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic," Advances in African Economic, Social and Political Development, in: Omololu Fagbadebo & Mojeed Olujinmi A. Alabi (ed.), The Legislature in Nigeria’s Presidential Democracy of the Fourth Republic, pages 113-125, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:aaechp:978-3-031-24695-1_8
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-24695-1_8
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