Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999, as. The nigerian constitution 1999 has eight different chapters. The constitution actually uses the word alteration but i prefer to use the term amendment which is more universal in usage. In the book, the introductory part covers the historical overview of ghanas legislature and the composition of the parliament of ghana. In exercise of the powers conferred by section 635 1 of the companies and allied matters act and of all other powers enabling me in that behalf, i, muhammad babatunde belgore, chief judge of the federal high court. Bertrand russell, marriage and morals, london, 1976, 112. This post contains the full list of parts and sections of the constitution that were amended by nigerias national assembly.
Jobs at nigeria law laws of the federation of nigeria enactments and subsidiary legislation made by the military government in the year 1992 that are still in force. General principles of environmental impact assessment. The laws in force as of the 31st day of january 1990 that is to say, the several enactments and subsidiary legislation were subsequently published in 471 chapter bound in 24 volumes. The impact of the 1992 constitution on family rights in. Below is the 1992 constitution of the republic of ghana, arranged by chapters. The crux of this publication how a draft bill becomes a law is then discussed.
The common law tradition which nigeria adheres to religiously does not permit any further appeal from the final decision of its highest appellate court which is the supreme court of nigeria. We, the members of the oxford and cambridge club of nigeria the club, a nonprofit and nonpolitical organization, do provide for ourselves a constitution and hereby resolve to be governed by the provisions herein contained. A highly accessible, easy to use app version of the constitution of nigeria the supreme law of the federal republic of nigeria with its 1st, 2nd and 3rd amendments. The main issues were the reintroduction of multiparty politics and the division of powers between the president and parliament. A9127 shaban 1412h 1 march 1992 published in umm alqura gazette no.
Redirected from ghanaian constitutional referendum, 1992 a referendum on a new constitution was held in ghana on 28 april 1992. Sep 18, 2018 the constitution of the republic of the republic of ghana 1992 1. Pdf public participation and constitutional impediments to. Laws of the federation of nigeria enactments and subsidiary legislation made by the military government in the year 1992 that are still in force. Constitution the oxford and cambridge club of nigeria. Supremacy of the constitution 1 the sovereignty of ghana resides in the people of ghana in whose name and for whose welfare the powers of government are to be exercised in the manner and within the limits laid down in this constitution. Constitution of the fourth republic of ghana promulgation law, 1992 pndcl 282 as amended by constitution of the republic of ghana amendment act, 1996 act 527. The clifford constitution of 1922 features, merits.
Oct 11, 2014 the era also led to the establishment of first political party in nigeria in 1923 by herbert macaulay nndp and the establishment of newspaper like west african pilot and lagos daily news. Full text views reflects the number of pdf downloads, pdfs sent to. Public participation and constitutional impediments to sustainable 241 the constitution in its current version is incapable of bringing about sustainable development because the entire chap. Constitution of nigeria 1999 wikisource, the free online.
The history and development of constitution in nigeria. A referendum on a new constitution was held in ghana on 28 april 1992. Part i establishment of consumer protection council etc. The chief justice is also the head of the judiciary of ghana and is responsible for its administration and supervision. Consumer protection council act chapter c25 decree no 66 of 1992 laws of the federation of nigeria 23rd day of november 1992 the federal military government hereby decrees as follows. Most land holders in ghana hold their land through forms of customary tenure. More importantly, the executive council established by the constitution was purely an advisory body to the governor general because of the veto power. Ghanas constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. Features of the clifford constitution of 1922 passnownow. Pdf public participation and constitutional impediments.
Part ii powers of the federal republic of nigeria 4. The 1992 constitution it declares ghana to be a unitary republic with sovereignty residing in the ghanaian people. The constitution acts of parliament subsidiary legislation existing laws all laws existing prior to 1992 constitution common law of ghana i. Sir hugh clifford was appointed governor of nigeria after lord fredrick lugard. Lord lugard who associated with the political history of amalgamation the north and southern protectorates of nigeria and who became the first governor of the amalgamated territory of what we come to know as nigeria today ruled the country without any constitution in the real sense of the term. The constitution of nigeria is the supreme law of the federal republic of nigeria. This book also has a pictorial representation on an a2 poster. The clifford constitution of 1922 abolished the nigerian council of 1914 as it was replaced by a new legislative council through which nigerians will be given access to power via electoral principles. Drawn up with the intent of preventing future coups, dictatorial government, and oneparty states, it is designed to foster tolerance and the concept of powersharing. Historical development of the nigerian constitution. Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter iii of this constitution but subject to section 28 thereof, any person who became a citizen of nigeria by birth, registration or naturalisation under the provisions of any other constitution shall continue to be a citizen of nigeria under this constitution. First registered with the electoral commission on 24th june 1992, amended on 29th august 1998, 2003 and further amended on 22nd august 2009. Considering the provisions of clifford constitution, the legislative council was composed of 46 members of which official members including the governor and 19.
The chief justice of ghana is the highestranking judge of the supreme court of ghana. The importance of a constitution in any given society cannot be overemphasized. There shall be established by act of parliament within six months after. The federal military government hereby decrees as follow. Constitution of ghana wikisource, the free online library. To create a suitable forum for members in nigeria and visiting alumni from abroad to interact with one another and to. It also sheds light on the various mechanisms of accountability built into the system. The 1999 nigeria constitution as amended is free for download for your use any time either in word doc or in pdf. Part i, paragraph 1 says see page 1 this constitution is supreme and its provisions shall have binding force on all authorities and persons throughout the federal republic of nigeria. The constitution outlines not only how the various individuals and public bodies fit together, but also explains their respective functions. One of the important characteristics of the constitution of the republic of ghana, 1992, is the prominence it gives to the constitutional protection of the rights of men, women and children who live for a larger part of their lives as families. In order of state precedence, the chief justice is the fourth highest official in ghana. The constitution, in nigerias situation, is the supreme law of the land which all acts of individuals and of parliament must not contravene.
The role of traditional institutions in political change and. Their continuing influence rests upon the following economic, sociocultural and political factors. The impact of the 1992 constitution on family rights in ghana. The clifford constitution of 1922 also gave way to the establishment of political parties in nigeria. The constitution of the republic of the republic of ghana 1992 1.
Free download 1999 nigeria constitution as amended pdf. The clifford constitution gave room for more participation and representation in the government than the 1914. Nigerias first constitutions were enacted by order in council during the colonial era, when the country was administered. It is the fundamental and organic law of a nation or state that establishes. In 1923, herbert macaulay founded the first political party in nigeria, the nigerian national democratic party nndp and also established a newspaper called the west african pilot. The objectives of any environmental impact assessment hereafter in this decree referred to as the. Remember this at all times, chapter i, of the 1999 constitution. Pdf nonjusticiability of chapter ii of the nigerian.
History of nigerian constitutional development the. The man that formulated the first constitution for nigeria was sir hugh clifford. Mar, 2017 the 1999 nigeria constitution as amended is free for download for your use any time either in word doc or in pdf. The structure of the ghanaian state the structure of the ghanaian state is set out in the 1992 constitution. In 1922, sir clifford introduced the first formal constitution for the country. Jan 10, 2017 for the purposes of section 72 of this constitution, the number of inhabitants of nigeria or any part thereof shall be ascertained by reference to the 1991 census of the population of nigeria or the latest census held in pursuance of an act of the national assembly after the coming into force of the provisions of this part of this chapter of. Parliamentary elections were held in nigeria on 4 july 1992, the first since the 1983 military coup. Nigeria s first constitutions were enacted by order in council during the colonial era, when the country was administered. The laws of the federation of nigeria were revised and consolidated pursuant to the revised edition laws of the federation of nigeria decree 1990. Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter iii of this constitution but subject to section 28 thereof, any person who became a citizen of nigeria by birth, registration or naturalisation under the provisions of any other constitution shall continue to be a citizen of nigeria under. He was pressured to do this by the caseley hayfordled west african congress in 1922, which was the year the first constitution was constituted for nigeria and a host of other west african countries colonized by the british, namely gambia, sierra leone and gold coast.