Constitutional law would be deepened with the presentation and release of a book by Charles Mekwunye, entitled: ‘Constitutional Law in Nigeria: Through the Judgements of the Supreme Court.’
Chief Justice of Nigeria, Oukayode Ariwoola will chair the book launch and dinner on May 11, in Abuja.
With the just concluded general election, political parties and politicians are constantly seeking legal interpretations from the law courts and the book is coming at a time when constitutional law is taking centre stage.
Mekwunye draws on key judgements of Nigeria’s apex court to provide readers with a detailed understanding of the important area of law and how they shape the Nigerian society.
The book explores the key principles of the constitution, including the separation of powers, fundamental rights, election petitions, federalism, as well as the importance of dissenting judgements at appellate courts. Through a detailed examination of key Appeal Court judgements, the book provides readers with unparalleled insight into how the principles have been interpreted and applied in practice.