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'We may criticise the 1999 Constitution (as amended) for being imperfect, but there are several aspects to it that have not been fully explored or understood.' ConstitutionOfNigeria Nigeria

, political and economic consequences of this impending economic fallout. It is also high time that the people of this country take control of their own destiny, and use the power of democracy to resolve the many pressing problems that afflict their daily lives.

Chapter 11 of the 1999 Constitution , which contains the provisions on Fundamental Objectives and Directives of State Policy provides some useful answers.13. It shall be duty and responsibility of all organs of government, and of all authorities and persons, exercising legislative, executive or judicial powers, to conform to, observe and apply the provisions of this Chapter of this Constitution.14.

The combined effect of Sections 13 and 14 of the 1999 Constitution , as well as item 60 on the exclusive legislative list under Schedule 2 of the 1999 Constitution , is that both the executive and legislative arms of government are empowered to establish a National Referendum Commission if deemed necessary for the people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“National Sovereignty belongs to the Romanian people who shall exercise it through their representative bodies, established as a result of free periodic and fair elections, as well as by means of a Referendum.”

 

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This is not constitution... It's not working for the people, it's against the people (poor)

Absolutely that thing we call constitution need to be burnt down and write a new one altogether..

There is nothing good about this Constitution drafted by the military and imposed on Nigerians.A good Constitution is when the people sit together and agree on how to run their affairs.

Most Nigerians have not even read the content page of the Constitution of Nigeria. So sad.

I agreed hundred percent.

You pulled down the gang rape threat story of the El-Rufai's? Shame on you!!!

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