Executive-Legislative Relations in Nigeria's Presidential System: Issues and Prospects

This paper examines the issues and challenges inherent in executive-legislative relations in Nigeria's presidential system with special focus on the Eight National Assembly of the Fourth Republic. The paper notes that cordial and symbiotic relations between these two arms of government are irre...

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Published in:Agathos : an international review of the humanities and social sciences 2019-07, Vol.10 (2), p.283-297
Main Authors: Ibietan, Jide, Ayodele, Olaniyi Trust
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Democracy
Legislatures
Politics
Presidents
Separation of powers
Text analysis
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Summary:This paper examines the issues and challenges inherent in executive-legislative relations in Nigeria's presidential system with special focus on the Eight National Assembly of the Fourth Republic. The paper notes that cordial and symbiotic relations between these two arms of government are irreducible minimum requirements for entrenching robust participatory democracy and ultimately development. However, the above have not taken firm footing, due to the prevalence of acrimony, squabbles and perfidy in executive-legislative relations. Data for this study were collected from secondary sources, and the adoption of textual analysis invigorated the discussion, findings and recommendations. Among others, the paper canvasses the need for deliberate cultivation/deepening the culture of civic engagement, consensus building and respect for constitutional provisions and delineation of boundaries in political and governance spheres. Other recommendations proffered are capable of redressing the irritants and challenges observed.
ISSN:2069-1025
2248-3446