Tag: 1999 Constitution
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Opinion: Can Nigerians Legitimately Replace the 1999 Constitution Through a People-Led Process?
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The debate over replacing Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution has resurfaced, with constitutional scholars and legal experts arguing that the country’s supreme law can only derive true legitimacy through the direct mandate of the Nigerian people rather than amendments carried out solely by the National Assembly. The discussion has reignited calls for a…