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Rule of Law

Rule of Law: Nigeria slips by two points, ranks 120th out of 142 countries — Report

Similarly, in order and security, Nigeria is the second worst country in the sub-Saharan region as it is ranked 33rd out of 34 countries.

Nigeria is ranked 120th of the 142 countries in of adherence to rule of law, according to the latest global Rule of Law Index released by the World Justice Project (WJP). The 2023 index released on Wednesday in Washington DC, United States, also showed that out of the 34 countries ranked in the sub-Saharan region, Nigeria is rated 23rd.

According to the WJP report, countries were judged on eight indicators, namely constraints on government powers, absence of corruption, open government, fundamental rights, order and security, regulatory enforcement, civil justice and criminal justice.

While the report noted that Nigeria’s score increased, however, it slipped by two points from the 2022 index where it was ranked 118th out of the 140 countries ranked globally that year.

“This is the sixth consecutive Index marking global declines in the rule of law. This year alone, the rule of law declined in 59 per cent of countries surveyed. However, Nigeria is among the minority of countries to see its Rule of Law Index score increase this year,” the report stated.

Globally, the top-ranked country in the 2023 WJP Rule of Law Index is Denmark, followed by Norway, Finland, Sweden, and . The country with the lowest score is Venezuela, trailed by Cambodia, Afghanistan, Haiti, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Nigeria’s performance across indicators

In of constraints on government powers, Nigeria was ranked 85th out of 142 countries globally and ranked 14th out of 34 countries in the region. The performance in this indicator was the best performance for Nigeria in any of the indicators.

However, WJP stated that 74 per cent of the countries failed in the area of constraint on government, specifically in of the ability of some institutions to check the excess of the executive.

“Over the past seven years, index scores for constraints on government powers have fallen in 74% of countries—including Nigeria. Around the world, legislatures, judiciaries, and civil society—including the media—have all lost ground on checking executive power.

“These and other authoritarian trends continued in 2023, but they are slowing, with fewer countries declining in 2022 and 2023 than in earlier years. Constraints on Government Powers fell in 56 per cent of countries, compared to 58 per cent in 2022 and 70 per cent in 2021. Likewise, a smaller majority of countries saw overall rule of law declines in this year (59 per cent) as compared to the last two (61 per cent and 74 per cent),” WJP stated.

Co-founder and President of WJP, William Neukom, explained that “the world remains gripped by a rule of law recession characterised by executive overreach, curtailing of human rights, and justice systems that are failing to meet people’s needs.”

In of absence of corruption, Nigeria ranked 121st out of 142 countries globally, and 23rd out of 34 countries regionally. In the open government category, the country is ranked 104th out of 142 globally and 14th out of 34 in the regional ranking.

Similarly, in order and security, Nigeria is the second worst country in the sub-Saharan region as it is ranked 33rd out of 34 countries. Globally, it is ranked 139 out of 142. In of fundamental rights, Nigeria has a global ranking of 116th out of 142 and a regional ranking of 23rd out of 34.

For regulatory enforcement, civil justice and criminal justice, Nigeria is ranked 119th, 100th and 86th respectively out of the 142 countries rated.

Regional ranking

In the sub-Saharan region, WJP ranked the following countries: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

The region’s top performer is Rwanda (ranked 41st out of 142 globally), followed by Namibia and Mauritius. The three countries with the lowest scores in the region are Mauritania, Cameroon, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (138th globally).

WJP stated that since 2016, the rule of law has fallen in 78 per cent of countries studied. The rule of law factor to decline most between 2016 and 2023 is fundamental rights—down in 77 per cent of countries, including Nigeria.

Methodology
WJP is an independent, nonpartisan, multidisciplinary organisation working to create knowledge, build awareness, and stimulate action to advance the rule of law worldwide. To compile the list, WJP says it relies on more than 149,000 household surveys and 3,400 legal practitioner and expert surveys to measure how the rule of law is experienced and perceived worldwide.

WJP defines the rule of law as a durable system of laws, institutions, norms, and community commitment that delivers: ability, just laws, open government, and accessible justice.

The report is published annually and subjected to a rigorous methodology. The Index is used by governments, multilateral organisations, businesses, academia, media, and civil society organisations around the world to assess and address gaps in the rule of law.

https://www.timesng.com/news/headlines/636886-rule-of-law-nigeria-slips-by-two-points-ranks-120th-out-of-142-countries-report.html

"..The 1999 Constitution also spells out the basic rights but the regime chooses which rights or court orders to respect or obey.This is totally unacceptable.

“Respect for the rule of law, judicial independ-ence, political and media freedom, and due process are key tenets of democracy.”

https://punchng.com/buharis-lawlessness-our-stand/

"....But in office, he is assaulting the law. Instead of replacing the leadership of the Department of State Services that was Buhari’s chief instrument in violating civil rights, and ignoring court orders, Tinubu is backing its impunity...."

https://punchng.com/author/peditorial/?amp

How can Nigeria make progress even basic tenets of democracy as the rule of law? Guess this is the kind of Nigeria Reno Omokri likes wishes and wants?

A country where simple things as electioneering, constitutionalism and sovereignty of the arms of government of a nation are being outrightly subverted and some deluded fellas gleefully hailed on because of political correctness. There is total anarchy and unbridled lawlessness whenever there is no rule of law.

Nigeria is the worst country to live on earth right now


And Lagos is the 2nd worst city to live in the world


Even as the ongoing war in Gaza if you bing out free Palestine visa for Nigeria e go shock you say over 40million Nigerians will opt for Gaza

“This is the sixth consecutive Index marking global declines in the rule of law. This year alone, the rule of law declined in 59 per cent of countries surveyed. However, Nigeria is among the minority of countries to see its Rule of Law Index score increase this year,” the report stated.

Every assessment always turns in an abysmal records for Nigeria under this government. Why? "The APC is known for violation of rule of law, & any organisation with disdain for rule of law, cannot stand the test of time.

The APC has a very scant regard and respect for the public and for public opinion. It also has a disdain for the law. That makes it a danger to democracy and constitutional rule".
https://www.independent.ng/apc-danger-to-nigerias-democracy-oyinlola/ See as their usual zombies are so scared that they are avoiding the thread like plague.

Nigeria as a lawless country I am not disappointed.



Rule of law does not exist in the country called Nigeria

Rule of law n Nigeria can't be in d same sentence... Naija na anyhowness dey work

Rule of law dey Nigeria?

Ok

After the supreme Court judgement tomorrow
, she suppose enter 142

Does rule of law exist in Nigeria?

Watin concern agbero with over load
How rule of law take concern Nigeria?!

Story story abeg let's rest with media talk.

Time to exit this contraption, nothing good will come out of it

Good news!

APC is working.

You will see rule of law in action at the Supreme Court tomorrow.

me for 10 years visa to Gaza or Ukraine.

Noted.

confusion have entered

Agbado miscreants will disagree with u that this is the point our judiciary is stronger than ever. Most of them are even saying naira has not found its market we should invest in Nigeria buh the senate spent over 40 billion to buy foreign cars. I just wonder the kinda breed these people are..

The Rules In Nigeria Are Not “Lawing” enough..
Thus, they don't carry enough force for implementation in them.

So, you cannot regard the Nigerian Rules as “Rule of Law”, because they are not even “Law” enough..
They are so weak..

Just like I commented this morning in another thread......

BluntCrazeMan:

The 1999 Constitution - And Including All It's Amendments So Far - And Also Including All The Laws Made And ed So Far In Nigeria, were all made and enacted only for the good people.

ONLY GOOD PEOPLE (AND WELL-BEHAVED PEOPLE) WERE BORNE IN MIND WHILE ALL THE NIGERIAN LAWS WERE MADE.
..
WE NEED A CONSTITUTION THAT DOESN'T ASSUME THAT ALL THE CITIZENS HAD ALREADY KNOWN THE RIGHT THINGS AND THE GOOD THINGS TO BE DONE..
WE DON'T NEED A CONSTITUTION THAT ALWAYS SEES THINGS IN ONLY ONE DIRECTION OF BEING GOOD, AND THEREFORE ALWAYS ADDRESSING ISSUES IN ONLY THE SUPPOSEDLY GOOD WAYS - WITHOUT CONSIDERING EVERY OTHER POSSIBLE OPTIONS THAT ARE NOT SO GOOD.

Ok naa

Our Judiciary una well done o, una eggs don dey hatch

Hmmm. We can start by arresting all those threatening the President.
In the same climes 👇

Chai..






Hate will do no good!


We should learn to start saying God Bless Nigeria, our Mother and Father land.


Our Priceless Jewel, our Dear Country and Nation.











Greater Nigeria is POssible with Jagaban!

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APC have mocked Nigeria

DMerciful:
Time to exit this contraption, nothing good will come out of it

Don't let the door hit you where the good Lord split you

Ok

Racoon:


https://www.timesng.com/news/headlines/636886-rule-of-law-nigeria-slips-by-two-points-ranks-120th-out-of-142-countries-report.html

After tomorrow's judgement we either climb up or fall to 143 on the index..!!

Obedients have desecrated on our laws by being outrightly moronic in their thinking

Thank to APC ers of APC