Globalization and Africa's Transition to Constitutional Rule

This book contributes to the discourse on post-colonial and globalization theories, focusing on Nigeria's transition to a federal system of government. The project analyzes 10 years of civil rule in Nigeria, between 1999 and 2009, and its constitutional arrangements while also engaging in comparative studies of other socio-political developments in Sub-Saharan Africa. The collective influences of the judiciary on the polity was improved and strengthened through globalization. In addition, organized pressure groups, non-governmental organizations, as well as the Civil Society Organization, have played significant roles as vehicles of socio-political change and transformation. They continue to act as buffers for the sustenance of democratic rule, well beyond the period in question.

Includes original research on Sub-Saharan democratic governance Identifies main obstacles to civil rule in the Nigerian political system Analyzes the impacts of globalization on Nigeria Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Autorentext
Dr Mohammed Akinwunmi-Othman is a prolific author, researcher and writer, and an enthusiastic student-focussed and student-centric lecturer, holding a doctorate in Law as well as Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy. He has been in the academia for 28 years, with a career spanning across Africa, the Middle East and Europe, educating students and professionals from diverse socio-cultural and multilingual backgrounds. Prior to joining the University of the West of England, he worked at the University of South Wales lecturing on both the PCDA and DHEP programmes, building future leaders with passion for success and change in the highly competitive global market.

Inhalt
Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: A Theoretical Overview of Democracy.- Chapter 3: A Theoretical Overview of Globalization.- Chapter 4: Political Activism in Nigeria: Historical Perspectives and Current Challenges.- Chapter 5: Federalism and National Integration.- Chapter 6: Human Right Laws, Civil Society Organisations, and Transnational Law.- Chapter 7: The Impacts of Globalization in the Nigerian System.- Chapter 8: Judicial Activism and Democratic Governance in Nigeria.- Chapter 9: Resistance and Reformations in the Nigerian System.- Chapter 10: Recommendations.