1st Edition

Constitutional Democracy in Africa A Comparative Analysis of Sub-Saharan Commonwealth Countries

By Adekunle Osibogun Copyright 2025
326 Pages
by Routledge

326 Pages
by Routledge

326 Pages
by Routledge

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... Read more

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 British Colonial Sub-Saharan Africa;  6. Comparative Constitutional Law of 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

Biography

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

'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)