Here is the amended constitution signed by edgar lungu on january 5, 2016. While the convention may not bring about an australian republic, for this is uncertain and perhaps even unlikely, it did galvanise many australians into thinking about and reflecting upon. Amending the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999. The complete 1999 constitution of the federal republic of nigeria amended. Sep 27, 2009 the issue of constitutional amendment in nigeria has become highly sensitive and politicised. A confirmation email will be sent to the email address you provided. Amended constitution 199920112012 of federal republic of nigeria. You will need to provide your email address, where you want the constitution to be sent to. The constitution was approved by the armed forces ruling council made up of 26 persons all males. The amendment of the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999 has not been free of controversies. The federal capital territory, abuja, shall be as defined in part ii of the first scheduled to this constitution. Nonjusticiability of chapter ii of the nigerian constitution.
Sections that were effected are the age qualification for running politics in nigeria, amongst others. Indeed, it is taking sectional and sectarian character. Jun 18, 2016 nass begins 1999 constitution amendment process. Section 251 of the 1999 constitution of the federal republic. Rethinking the provisions of section 285 6 of the 1999. The constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999. List of amendments to the united states constitution. Amended with the approval of new york casino gambling amendment, proposal 1 20proposal 1 by vote of the people on november 5, 20. New york state constitution new york department of state. One of the outstanding differences between venezuelan and most of the other constitutions of the americas is the lack of the possibility of impeachment of the president by the national parliament. Section 2511 notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this constitution and in addition to such other jurisdiction as may be conferred upon it by an act of the national assembly, the federal high court shall have and exercise jurisdiction to the exclusion of any other court in civil causes and matters. The constitution first amendment act, 1974 date of enactment. Aug 08, 2017 therefore, one can say that the experience of constitution making in nigeria particularly during the colonial and military rule do not tally with the theoretical notions of a constitution as a political consensus, covenant or contract.
Thirtythree amendments to the united states constitution have been proposed by the united states congress and sent to the states for ratification since the constitution was put into operation on march 4, 1789. Constitutional amendment and the nigerian political structure. An act to promulgate the conitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1944 puty, 1999. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria wipo. Major contentious issues in the 1999 constitution of nigeria. The constitution was made during a military regime. As you can see from the title and provisions, this is not a new constitution. Federal constitution 2 101 2 it shall promote the common welfare, sustainable development, internal cohesion and cultural diversity of the country. Whereas the federal military government of the federal republic of nigeria in compliance with the transition to civil rule political programme decree 1998 has, through the independent national electoral commission, conducted elections to the office. Ghanas constitution of 1992 with amendments through 1996. This is just an act of parliament that has made amendments changes to the 1991 constitution. The issue of constitutional amendment in nigeria has become highly sensitive and politicised. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999, as amended to 2010. The 1998 constitutional convention was a great success.
This application also contains the nigerian national anthem and pledge in text and audio. Jan 09, 2016 here is the amended constitution signed by edgar lungu on january 5, 2016. Amended constitution 199920112012 of federal republic of. A constitutional referendum was held in iran on 28 july 1989, alongside presidential elections. Free download 1999 nigeria constitution as amended pdf. This constitution is supreme and its provisions shall have binding force on the authorities and persons throughout the federal republic of nigeria. Nigerias constitution of 1999 with amendments through 2011. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999, as. The latest controversy dogging the amendment relates to whether or not it is necessary for the president to assent to the bill of the national assembly amending the constitution, even after the amendment has been ratified by at least twothirds of the houses of assembly of. They only find what the law is, based on the original understanding of the lawgivers. There are problems with the process of making the 1999 constitution as well as the content of the constitution. Constitution of the fourth republic of ghana promulgation law, 1992 pndcl 282 as amended by constitution of the republic of ghana amendment act, 1996 act 527. Promulgation of the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999.
This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the comparative constitutions project, and distributed on. Download 1999 nigerian constitution as amended full list of part of 1999 nigeria constitution that were amended. The florida firearms purchases amendment, also known as amendment 12, was a commission referral in florida which was approved on the ballot on november 3, 1998 this amendment modified article viii of the florida constitution to provide a local option for criminal background checks and waiting periods for firearms sales. The house of representatives shall be composed of members chosen every second year by the people of the several. Download the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999. Review of the 1999 constitution, nigerian democracy 1. The section 9 of the bill, as contained in the report, pointed out that the essence of the removal of the power of the president to assent to an alteration bill was to enhance the sovereignty of the citizens through their elected representatives. Full list of 1999 constitution amendment channels television. All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a congress of the united states, which shall consist of a senate and house of representatives. Most important amendments were to article 1 where clause 2 was deleted from the constitution. Osinbajos interpretation of section 171 of the constitution. The amended constitution of the state of new york, adopted by the convention of 18678, with the corresponding provisions of the present constitution. The 1999 constitution, with 350 articles, is among the worlds longest, most complicated, and most comprehensive constitutions.
May 15, 2017 section 154 1 of the constitution shows, irrefragably, that the chairmen of all commissions, including, those five mentioned in section 153 1 of the constitution and, ipso facto, those created. Aug 02, 20 the provisions of section 42 of the 1999 constitution of the f. Constitution of the republic of trinidad and tobago act an act to establish the republic of trinidad and tobago and to enact the constitution thereof in lieu of the former constitution. The constitution of the state of florida as revised in 1968 consisted of certain revised articles as proposed by three joint resolutions which were adopted during the special session of june 24 july 3, 1968, and ratified by the electorate on november 5, 1968, together with one article. The provisions of section 42 of the 1999 constitution of the f. Article xv amendments this constitution may be amended at any regular meeting of this organization by any affirmative vote of twothirds of the active members present and voting, provided the proposed amendment has been submitted in writing and read at a previous business session and provided it is in compliance with the provisions of the. The constitution of zambia act, 1996 by the zambian for zambia. Alex izinyon, president assent mandatory in constitution amendment the guardian lagos, nigeria 24 august 2010 79. Amendment of the 1999 nigerian constitution and the concerns. The constitutionality of nigerias recent constitutional amendment. The provisions of this constitution in part i of chapter viii hereof shall in relation to the federal capital territory, abuja, have effect in the manner set out thereunder. The provisions of section 42 of the 1999 constitution of the. One of those laws, the constitution for the united states, and, in a state trial, the constitution of the state, is the supreme law, which is superior to any statute or other official act that may conflict with it. Section 154 1 of the constitution shows, irrefragably, that the chairmen of all commissions, including, those five mentioned in section 153 1.
Constitution amended to allow independent candidacy. Florida firearms purchases, amendment 12 1998 ballotpedia. President of the republic are laid down in the constitution and eligibility in municipal electionsin the municipalities act. Provisions laid down in section 164 apply to eligibility in european parliamentary elections. The amended constitution of the state of new york, adopted by. Download 1999 nigerian constitution as amended free. The first ten amendments were adopted and ratified. Constitution of 29 may 1999, as amended by the first, second. It requires a party that takes the following provisions of the 1999 constitution as its mission and mandate and is organised to. Jun 06, 2011 major defaults of the 1999 constitution. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria promulgation. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria, fourth alteration bill, no. Review of the 1999 constitution and nigerian democracy 4 on.
Review of the 1999 constitution and nigerian democracy 4. Not since federation on 1 january 1901 has the constitution received such sustained popular attention. The constitution of the united states preamble we the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do. There is a saying that police is your friend in nigeria. In january 2011, two amendments of the 1999 constitution were signed by president olusegun obasanjo. Do hereby make, enact and give to ourselves the following constitution. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria 1999 chapter i. Constitutional amendments of the pakistan consitution 1973. As amended and in force since january 1, 2015 article i bill of rights 1. It is contended by the parties that the president should assent to the constitution amendment bill because the 1999 constitution requires an. Subsection c, as amended by the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria first alteration act 2010 inserting immediately after the word finances, the words, conventions, congresses and party primaries in paragraph 15c, line 2. Rethinking the provisions of section 285 6 of the 1999 constitution of the federal republic as amended on election petitions for a stable constitutional democracy aug 27, 20 distinguished ladies and gentlemen, my noble and learned friends, i am delighted at the opportunity to be in your esteemed company in the city of calabar at another.
Download the 1999 constitution of the federal republic of nigeria, as amended, free pdf copy for desktop and mobile. The whole of chapter ii of the constitution of the federal republic of nigeria cfrn 1999 made up of 12 sections spanning section to 24 contain the political, economic, social, cultural and. Twentyseven of these, having been ratified by the requisite number of states 38, since 1959, are part of the constitution. On return to civil rule in 1999, a decree was promulgated as. On return to civil rule in 1999, a decree was promulgated as the 1999 constitution. On wednesday, the national assembly cast their moving to amend section of the fourth amendment of the 1999 constitution. Section 4 election procedure elections shall be conducted by organizing an advance vote and a polling day vote. An act to provide for the printing and publication of the amended constitution. Another battle front opens thisday lagos, nigeria 4 august 2010 20. As an electronic pdf softcopy, it will be delivered to you by email.