AN EXAMINATION OF THE GUBERNATORIAL POWER OF APPOINTMENTS UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA 1999 (AS AMENDED)

Abstract

The principle of separation of powers provided for the executive powers for the Federal and State Governments. As the executive powers of the Federation are vested in the President, the executive powers of the state are vested in the Governor of the State and hence the phrase ‘Gubernatorial Powers’. It is among the powers of the Governor of a State in Nigerian constitutional democracy appointment of political and public officers that will aid executive running of the state. This paper aimed at analysing the Gubernatorial Powers with much emphasis on the Gubernatorial power of appointment under the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The paper achieved the aims by using doctrinal research methodology in which both primary and secondary sources of law were consulted. It is the finding of this paper that there is no Constitutional Court or Tribunal created by the Constitution that will be handling legislative and Gubernatorial feud-appointment and confirmation inclusive. This paper recommends that Constitutional Court or Tribunal be created that will be manning the Gubernatorial and legislative feuds.