The Legislature in Nigeria's Presidential Democracy of the Fourth Republic: Power, Process, and Development

This book examines the role of legislative institutions in Nigeria's Fourth Republic in impacting public policy. It analyzes the crisis of governance, discusses the impact on political stability, social cohesion, and citizens' livelihoods, and highlights the need for accountability and oversight mechanisms to ensure effective public service delivery. It also discusses the contributions of the National Assembly and the Assemblies of the State Houses to the development of democracy in Africa.

Format: Hardback
Length: 269 pages
Publication date: 21 March 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book delves into the examination of whether legislative institutions, both at the state and national levels, have effectively harnessed their constitutional powers to influence public policy in Nigeria's Fourth Republic. It provides a detailed analysis of the challenges faced by the Nigerian state in realizing the anticipated benefits of presidential democracy since 1999. The book explores the profound crisis of governance, its detrimental impact on political stability, social cohesion, and the well-being of the citizens. Furthermore, it sheds light on the depreciation of infrastructure, widespread corruption, and mismanagement of public resources, highlighting the defiant attitudes of public political and bureaucratic officials as the driving force behind the emergence of a new wave of corruption and profligacy in Nigeria. The book underscores the urgent need for implementing a culture of accountability and discusses the establishment of oversight mechanisms to ensure the executive's accountability. These mechanisms are designed to promote effective public service delivery and contribute to the development of a robust and democratic governance system.

Additionally, the book places the legislative institutions in Nigeria within the broader context of the contributions of the National Assembly and the Assemblies of the State Houses to the establishment and growth of this emerging democracy in Africa. This book is of immense interest to students and scholars of political science and public administration, as well as policy-makers and practitioners seeking a deeper understanding of democracy, separation of powers, governance, and Nigerian politics.

Weight: 594g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031246944
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023