DOCTRINE OF SEPARATION OF POWERS IN A PRESIDENTIAL SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT & GOOD GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA A STUDY BUHARI CIVILIAN ADMINISTRATION

Abstract

This research was carried out to examine the application of the doctrine of separation of power in a presidential system of government with a critical review of the fourth republic of Nigeria. The objective of the study is to ascertain whether separation of power in Nigerian presidential system in the fourth republic helps to improve or endanger the protection of civil liberty and freedom of citizens in Nigeria. The study used the secondary means of data collection in obtaining information which include interview, textbooks, articles and publications. It was found that separation of power practiced in Nigeria does not guarantee civil liberty and freedom in the fourth republic.it is recommended that there should be check and balance between the three arms of government irrespective of party in which one emerged and that also, there should be true independence of the judiciary with a body saddled with the responsibility of appointing judges and presidents of courts of appeal to determine their renumeration and disciple.