Mekwunye’s new book, ‘Constitutional Law in Nigeria’, explores the workings of legal system

*Dr. Charles D. Mekwunye, SAN’s ‘Constitutional Law in Nigeria: Through the Judgements of the Supreme Court’, slated for presentation and dinner May 11, 2023, in Abuja, explores key principles of the Constitution, including separation of powers, fundamental rights, election petitions, federalism, and significance of dissenting judgements at appellate courts

Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect

Constitutional law will be deepened with the presentation and release of the well-researched book by Dr. Charles D. Mekwunye, SAN.

The launch and dinner of the new book entitled, “Constitutional Law in Nigeria: Through the Judgements of the Supreme Court” will hold Thursday, May 11, 2023, in the Ladi Kwali Hall, Continental Hotel, Abuja, FCT.

Honorable Justice Oukayode Ariwoola, GCON, Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), will be the Chairman of the event.

With the just concluded 2023 General Elections, political parties and politicians are constantly seeking legal interpretations from the law courts, and this book is coming at a time when constitutional law is taking centre stage.

Dr. Mekwunye also draws on key judgements of Nigeria’s apex court to provide readers with a detailed understanding of this important area of law, and how they shape the Nigerian society.

The book,

“Constitutional Law in Nigeria”, also explores the key principles of the Constitution, including the separation of powers, fundamental rights, election petitions, federalism, as well as the importance of dissenting judgements at appellate courts.

Through a detailed examination of key Appeal Court judgements, the book provides readers with unparalleled insight into how these principles have been interpreted and applied in practice.

Drawing on Dr. Mekwunye’s extensive legal knowledge and experience, the new volume offers insights into some of the most pressing legal issues of our time, including freedom of speech, privacy rights, and equal protection under the law. The author further examines how constitutional rights have evolved over time and the challenges the Nigerian society faces in upholding them.

He noted in the preface of the book: “This is the first of a series of books that will be written following my experiences as a legal practitioner in my determination to promote, protect and actualise the constitutional rights of my clients to exercise their right of appeal over decisions/rulings and judgements.”

Mekwunye, who worked in the Nigerian banking sector for 21 years before he retired as an Executive Director at Oceanic Bank 2009, is currently the Principal Partner at Charles Mekwunye SAN & Co with Law offices in Ikoyi, Lagos and Abuja.

He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, United Kingdom (UK); Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Credit Administration of Nigeria; Honorary Senior Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers; Member of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM), Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the International Bar Association.

The Senior Advocate of Nigeria, who was called to the Nigerian Bar with First Class Honours 1985, carted home five of the available 10 prizes at the law school, including the prestigious Hon. Justice Elias Prize for the best overall performance (1st place) in the Bar examinations.

He holds two Master’s degrees (LL.M. & MBA) and a Doctorate in Business Administration from the International School of Management in Paris, France.

His new volume, “Constitutional Law in Nigeria: Through the Judgements of the Supreme Court”, is a must-read for anyone interested in the Nigerian constitutional law, and the book promises to be a valuable resource for legal practitioners and scholars in years ahead.

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