Apraisal of the Judiciary and Intra-Party Disputes in Nigeria

Authors

  • Chima Josephat Ubanyionwu Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus, Anambra State Nigeria.
  • Chukwunonso Nathan Uwaezuoke Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus, Anambra State Nigeria.

Keywords:

Judiciary, Intra – party, Disputes

Abstract

Intra-party conflicts have been part and parcel of Nigeria democratic journey. In recent times they have
become much more pervasive and have assumed crisis dimensions, with negative implications for
democratic stability and consolidation. This paper examines the role of the judiciary in intra - party
disputes in Nigeria with a view to recommending options for resolution of same through effective and
efficient court system.

Author Biographies

  • Chima Josephat Ubanyionwu, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus, Anambra State Nigeria.

    Chima Josephat Ubanyionwu, Professor of Law, Department of International Law & Jurisprudence, Faculty of
    Law, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus, Former Chairman (2018 – 2020) of the
    Nigerian Bar Association Aguata Branch, 

  • Chukwunonso Nathan Uwaezuoke, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus, Anambra State Nigeria.

    Chukwunonso Nathan Uwaezuoke, Lecturer, Department of International Law & Jurisprudence, Faculty of Law, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus, 

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Published

2024-08-31

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024): JOURNAL OF CUSTOMARY AND RELIGIOUS LAW(JOCARL)

Section

Articles