Constitutionalism And Oversight Functions Of The Legislature In Nigeria: A Study Of Edo State House Of Assembly

Authors

  • Enoghase Itua Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, Edo State University, Iyamho, Edo State, Nigeria Author
  • Efosa Paul Etinosa-Okankan Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, Edo State University, Iyamho, Edo State, Nigeria Author

Abstract

This study examined constitutionalism and oversight functions of the legislature in Nigeria: a case study of Edo State House of Assembly. The descriptive survey design method was used and questionnaire was used to collect data from staff of Edo State House of Assembly, Civil society organization with legislative- related mandate and the lawmakers. Simple random sampling technique was adopted for the study. A sample of 290 was used for the study. The findings from the study revealed that there was a significant relationship between constitutionalism and oversight functions of the legislature in Edo State House of Assembly, Lack of Established Democratic Culture significantly influence the discharge of the oversight functions of the legislature in Edo State House of Assembly, Personal Interests and Ambition of the Legislators does not significantly influences the discharge of the oversight functions of the legislature and that Interference with Legislative Oversight Functions by the Executive significantly influences the discharge of the oversight functions of the legislature in Edo State House of Assembly. The study recommended among others that the legislature should be insulated from the influence of the executive and law-makers should be more responsible and responsive to their responsibilities.

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Published

2026-06-07

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): Volume 3, Issue 2, Year 2026

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