Is the End Near for the Political Question Doctrine in Nigeria
Enyinna Sodienye Nwauche · SSRN Electronic Journal · 2010
Even though the political question doctrine has been used in Nigeria over a long period, recent judicial decisions indicate that the doctrine is now in serious trouble. This article examines the political question doctrine within the context of judicial review in Nigeria considering in particular the judicial review of the impeachment of certain officers of state and the substitution of political party electoral candidates.