Browsing by Author "Abdulfatai Abdulkareem"

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    The Relationship Between Human Rights Protection And Democratic Consolidation In Nigeria: A Legal Perspective
    (Nigerian Association Of Law Teachers, 2024) Zubair, Aishat Abdul-Qadir; YDU Hambali; Ahmed Olatuji Isau; Abdulfatai Abdulkareem
    Democracy is regarded as the universal benchmark for the protection of human rights. Nigeria has been under its longest democratic rule since independence during which the country has undergone significant political transformations. However, despite the seeming democratic consolidation. Nigeria is faced with many challenges especially that of human rights violations. This study explores the relationship between human rights protection and democratic consolidation in Nigeria. The paper attempts to analyse the connections between human rights protection and the stability of Nigeria's democracy. The paper also examines the current situation of human rights protection in the country and democratic consolidation in Nigeria. Using qualitative research methodology, the paper argues that effective human rights protection is both a prerequisite and a consequence of democratic consolidation. The findings reveal that while Nigeria has made notable strides in establishing democratic institutions, persistent human rights abuses, such as police brutality, political repression, and restrictions on freedom of expression, continue to undermine the credibility of its democratic processes. it concludes that for Nigeria's democracy to be fully consolidated, there must be a stronger commitment to human rights, values, accountability, and an inclusive political environment. This research contributes to the broader discourse on democracy and human rights by providing insights into the Nigerian experience and offering legal and policy recommendations to strengthen the nexus between human rights protection and democratic consolidation.
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    TIME LIMIT FOR CROSS-EXAMINATION-CURTAILMENT OF PARTIES' RIGHT TO FAIR HEARING? By
    (Department of Private Law, University of Maiduguri, 2020-07-30) Abdulfatai Abdulkareem
    Abstract The practice and/or procedure of Judges of setting time limits for cross-examination of witnesses in Nigerian Courts is no doubt on the increase and fast gaining ground in the trial courts. This practice manifests itself in various forms ranging from cutting short the process of cross examination of witness, asking the counsel cross-examining to round off,to actual setting or allocation of time for the cross-examination. And this is so even where the cross-examiner still has relevant and germane questions to ask from the witness. The question, however, is whether this does not infringe on the litigants' fundamental right to fair hearing as enshrined in the constitution.' Apart from the provision of the 1st Schedule to the Electoral Act 2015 (as amended)2which gives the Election Petition Tribunal the power to allot time for cross-examination of witnesses in election cases which is sui generis, there seems to be no law giving powers to the trial judges to allot time for cross-examination of witnesses at trial. This paper seeks to examine the Law and/or Rules of Courts governing cross-examination of witnesses in our trial courts viz-a-viz the concept of fair hearing with a view to recommending or proffering solution so as to ensure that parties' fundamental right to fair hearing is not infringed upon.