ABSTRACT
Succinctly, the theory an practice of the rule of law is a concept which
replete with other phenomena. This research study is established to
evaluate the type of politics going on in Ebonyi state, also to verify whether
the constitutional provision reigns supreme in Ebonyi State during the
democratic regime. The rule of law and its correlative preservation for
human right had been customary to the people from the primordial and
time immemorial, prior to Igbo Ethnic origin vis-à-vis Ebonyi indigenes.
This foresters the people’s representation by consent, which ensures
liberty, freedom, equality, equity, respect, rights and well-being of the
citizens. The method used for data collection to actualize this research
study is basically self-reporting techniques, primary and secondary sources
such as textbooks, journals, magazine newspapers, internet materials,
lecturer notes and other relevant documents which deal with democracy
and the rule of law. These data were analyzed to arrive at the intended
result. The question is what could be the contributing factors this state of
affairs? To establish answer for this question, chapter one to examines
background of the study, statement of the problem, objectives of the
study, significant of the study, literature review, theoretical framework,
hypothesis and research methodology. Chapter two establishes historical
evolution of democracy and the rule of law in Nigeria while chapter in its
own contribution records the realities of Ebonyi State, to chapter four, the
rule of law in Ebonyi State. Chapter five articulates summary, conclusion
and recommendations. Through these analyses it has been verified that
constitutional provision and the rule of law has not been strictly adhered to
in Ebonyi state, although, Ebonyi State government had upheld some
minimum levels of justice, equity, rights and well-being of the citizens in
their dealings. With empirical evidences, Dr. Egwu’s regime is more
democratic than that of Chief Elechi, yet both used PDP palliative to
suppress others parties and consolidate their authority and governance. I
suggest that Democracy in Ebony state should be prenticed with all the
tenets and the rule of law reigns supreme in all ramifications. However,
competent leaders should be duly elected. Ebonyi State government should
as matter of urgency lift ban for employment. Let theme be liberty,
freedom, rights and well-being of the citizens. The resources of the nation
should be evenly and equitably distributed.
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VICTOR, OGBODO . "The Theory And Practice Of Democracy In Ebonyi State: A Case Study Of The Rule Of Law, 1999-2010." Afribary (2021). Accessed November 09, 2024. https://tracking.afribary.com/works/the-theory-and-practice-of-democracy-in-ebonyi-state-a-case-study-of-the-rule-of-law-1999-2010