(A re-run from a 2008 post, this week's results may show that the Nigerian voters did not approve of this legislative judicial review, as the ruling party appears to have lost seats)
In the US, by stare decisis we have the constitutional principle of judicial review. In Nigeria, it is the Constitution that once again is being reviewed -- by the Senate.
There are many people in Nigeria who argue that the 1994 constitution was undemocratically imposed on the country by military and political leaders. Critics argue that it's illegitimate and flawed. The reasons for dissatisfaction vary widely, but the coalition of reformers has enough clout to "study the problem" nearly every year.
So far, efforts at constitutional reform have stalled because of political differences among the constitution's critics.The newspaper Leadership in Abuja reported on the latest review. The billion Naria budget for the study would be about $120,000 US. http://allafrica.com/stories/200805020399.html
Review the Nigerian Constitution here. Notice its Federal system, with provisions for Sharia State Court law.
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