The relationship between Human Rights Protection and Democratic Consolidation in Nigeria: A Legal perpective

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dc.contributor.authorProf Yahuza Duro Uthman Hambali
dc.contributor.authorDr Ahmed Olatuji Isau
dc.contributor.authorDr Aisha Abdul-Qadir Zubair
dc.contributor.authorAbdulfatai Abdulkareem
dc.date.accessioned2026-05-14T10:51:34Z
dc.date.available2026-05-14T10:51:34Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstractDemocracy 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 analyze 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 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 Nigerian experience and offering legal and policy recommendations to strengthen the nexus between human rights protection and democratic consolidation.
dc.identifier.isbn978-978-61394-0-1
dc.identifier.urihttps://kwasuspace.kwasu.edu.ng/handle/123456789/7164
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherNational Association of Law Teachers (NALT)
dc.relation.ispartofseriesEdited Conference Proceedings of the 55th Annual Conference of the National Association of Law Teachers (NALT) held at the University of Ilorin 27th-30th 2024 pg 456-481
dc.titleThe relationship between Human Rights Protection and Democratic Consolidation in Nigeria: A Legal perpective
dc.typeBook chapter
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