Law vs Morality: Understanding Nigeria's Legal System

The article examines the differences between the court of public opinion and actual legal proceedings in Nigeria, noting that public sentiment often equates immorality with illegality without due process. It explains that while morality can intersect with law, Nigeria maintains a separation between the two, particularly by excluding criminal jurisdiction from Customary and Sharia Courts.

The Constitution of Nigeria is described as the supreme law, but it requires ordinary laws and institutions for execution. The article also mentions that Nigeria will soon enter its eighth general elections since the Fourth Republic, covering the positions of President/Vice President and Governor/Deputy Governor, referencing specific sections of the Constitution (Sections 130, 131, 137).