Impeachment in the Nigerian Presidential System: Challenges, Successes and the Way Forward

Preface
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
Contents
List of Tables
Chapter 1: Introduction: Power and Politics in Presidential Systems
	Introduction
	Issues and Contentions
	The Rationale for the Book
	References
Chapter 2: Impeachment in Presidential Systems: Comparative Features and Characteristics of Purpose and Practice
	Introduction
	Perspectives on Presidential System
	The Traditional Conception of Presidentialism
	The New Generation/Developmental School of Presidential Systems
	Impeachment in Presidential Systems
	The Purpose of Impeachment in Presidential Systems
	Impeachment in Developing Presidential Systems
	Accountability in Presidential Systems
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 3: Structures, Actors, and Impeachment in the Nigerian Presidential System: Content and Context
	Introduction
	Structures and Functions in Political Systems
	Legislative Role Theory and Representation
	Mode of Representation
	Elites in the Political Process
	Strategic Political Elites in the Legislative Process
	Structures, Functions, and Elite Behavior in Impeachment Procedures
	The Nature and Characteristics of Nigerian Political Elites
	Impeachment and Governance Crisis in Nigeria: An Irony
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 4: Impeachment Cases in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic
	Introduction
	Impeachment in Oyo State
	Allegations of Gross Misconduct Against Governor Ladoja
	Impeachment of Governor Joshua Dariye of Plateau State
	Allegations of Corruption Against Governors Joshua Chibi Dariye
	The Cases of Impeachment in Bayelsa State
	Allegations of Corruption against Former Governor of Bayelsa State, Late Diepreye Alamieyeseigha
	Impeachment in Anambra State
	Impeachment in Ekiti State
	Impeachment in Nasarawa State
	Impeachment in Adamawa State
	The Politics of Impeachment in Adamawa State
	Impeachment in Ondo State
	Allegations of Gross Misconduct against Ali Olanusi
	Impeachment in Bauchi State
	Impeachment in Imo State
	Threat of Impeachment against President Obasanjo
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 5: Experience Turned Sour: Impeachment Episodes in Osun State
	Introduction
	The Failed Impeachment Attempt of Governor Bisi Akande
	Allegations of Gross Misconduct Against Governor Bisi Akande
	The Politics of the Failed Impeachment of Bisi Akande
	The Second Attempt to Impeach Governor Bisi Akande
	The Impeachment of Deputy Governor, Chief Iyiola Omisore
	Intra-Executive Rift and the Impeachment Crisis in Osun State
	The Sour Tastes of Impeachment Episodes in Osun State
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 6: The Judiciary and the Politics of Impeachment in Nigeria’s Political System
	Introduction
	Judicial Review
	The Judiciary in Nigeria’s Presidential System
	Constitutional Provisions on, and Judicial Review of, Impeachment Procedures in the Nigerian Fourth Republic
	The Characteristic Features of the Impeachment Provision: Requirements of Membership and the Authority of the Speaker
	Service of the Notice of Allegations Containing Articles of Impeachment
	Gross Misconduct
	The Ouster Clause
	The Politics of Judicial Shield in Impeachment Cases in Nigeria
	The Latest Dimension of Breaches of the Impeachment Provisions: The Case of Kogi State
	The Intent of the Impeachment Provisions in Nigeria’s Presidential Constitution
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 7: Patron-Client Politics and the Politics of Impeachment in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic
	Introduction
	Patron-Client Politics (Godfatherism) in Nigeria’s Presidential System
	Conceptualizing Godfatherism Through Practical Experiences
	The “Revolt” of the “Godson” and the Impeachment of Governor Ladoja of Oyo State
	Fragmented-Party-in-Government and the Analysis of the Politics of Impeachment in Nigeria: The Impeachment of Governor Dariye
	Legislative Shield and the Politics of Impeachment
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 8: From Parliamentary to Presidentialism: Different Governing Systems and Practice with Similar Outcomes
	Introduction
	The Politics of Leadership Removal in the First Republic, 1960–1966: The Case of the Western Region
	Presidentialism in Nigeria’s Political System in the Second Republic, 1979–1983
	Impeachment in Nigeria’s Presidential System
	The Impeachment of Governor Abdulkadir Balarabe Musa of Kaduna State
	Abuse and Misuse of the Power of Impeachment in the Second Republic
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 9: The Failure of Impeachment in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic: Sacred Cows and the Scourge of Gross Misconduct
	Introduction
	The Politics Associated with the Impeachment of Deputy Governors
	The EFCC Investigation and the Indictment of some Former Governors: Outcomes and Problems
	Aliyu Wamakko, Sokoto State
	Rabiu Kwankwaso of Kano State
	Convictions: Bala Ngilari, Joshua Dariye, Jolly Nyame, and Orji Kalu
	Saint at Home, Convict Abroad: The Analysis of the Abuse of Power by and Corruption Charges against James Ibori
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 10: Conclusion: Making Impeachment an Instrument of Accountability and Good Governance in the Nigeria’s Presidential System
	Introduction
	The Crisis of Institutional Integrity in the Nigeria’s Presidential System
	Discoveries
	Impeachment and the Mercantilist Politics in Nigeria
	Conclusion: Making Impeachment Work in Nigeria
	References
Index