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Combating corruption in Nigeria and the constitutional issues arising

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  • Akume T. Albert

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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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  • Akume T. Albert, 2016. "Combating corruption in Nigeria and the constitutional issues arising," Journal of Financial Crime, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 23(4), pages 700-724, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:jfcpps:jfc-07-2015-0034
    DOI: 10.1108/JFC-07-2015-0034
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    Law; Corruption; Immunity Clause S308; Plea-Bargain;
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