In many democracies, including Nigeria, the separation of powers is a fundamental principle that ensures checks and balances among the three branches of government: the executive , the legislature , and the judiciary .
In light of this situation, Saturday Vanguard delved into the legislature’s shortcomings and sought input from lawyers, activists, and stakeholders regarding potential solutions to foster a more equitable and representative system in Nigeria’s democracy.Prof. Charles Nwekeaku, Secretary of the Igbo Elders Consultative Forum , voiced his concerns about the current state of affairs. His words:
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