Constitutional Democracy and Local Government Transition Committees: An Appraisal of the Decision in Barr Jezie Ekejiuba V Governor of Anambra State & 2 Ors

Abstract

This paper reviews the constitutionality of the Local Government Transition Committees set up by some states in Nigeria. This has become imperative in view of the agitations from various parts of the country both for and against such committees. Several judicial pronouncements have also emerged on the issue. This includes that recently made by the Anambra State High Court in the above-stated case, which forms the background of this work. This paper argues that the current constitutional framework operational in Nigeria does not recognize such bodies and thus they should be dissolved, since their creation is unconstitutional.