Combating corruption in Nigeria and the constitutional issues arising: Are they facilitators or inhibitors?
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper therefore is to identify and examine major issue-areas in law, prominent among which are the Plea-Bargain and S308 Immunity Clause, and how they impact the process of effectively combating corruption in Nigeria.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper uses documentary sources and analytical method to examine the issues involved.
Findings
The identified issue-areas are inhibitors rather than facilitators.
Research limitations/implications
The implication is that the government needs to change the existing laws to strengthen the fight against corruption.
Practical implications
This is to ensure that the war against corruption is strengthened and effective.
Social implications
To ensure that offenders face the full weight of the law for their action.
Originality/value
This paper is the author's original work and all references are appropriately acknowledged.
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Citation
Albert, A.T. (2016), "Combating corruption in Nigeria and the constitutional issues arising: Are they facilitators or inhibitors?", Journal of Financial Crime, Vol. 23 No. 4, pp. 700-724. https://doi.org/10.1108/JFC-07-2015-0034
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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