30 Questions
What is the Latin phrase that refers to the existence of a right of an individual or group of individuals to bring an action before a court of law for adjudication?
Locus Standi
What is the origin of the confusion regarding locus standi in Nigeria?
The decision of the Supreme Court in Adesanya's case
In which year was the Constitution of Nigeria that was referred to in the text?
1979
Who delivered a seven-page judgment in Adesanya's case?
Justice Mohammed Bello
What was the outcome of Justice Mohammed Bello's judgment in Adesanya's case?
He read Section 6(6)(b) of the 1979 Constitution into the law of locus standi
What is the main purpose of the article?
To offer a way out of the current confused state of locus standi in Nigeria
What was the main point of contention regarding locus standi among the justices?
The interpretation of section 6(6)(b) of the Constitution
What was the view of Justice Uwais regarding Section 6(6)(b) of the Constitution?
It depended on the facts and circumstances of each case
What was the outcome of Adesanya's case according to Oputa JSC?
A lack of consensus among the justices
What was the approach of most later court decisions regarding locus standi?
They proceeded from the premise that a Plaintiff must show that his civil rights and obligations have been or are likely to be affected
What was the observation of Oputa JSC regarding locus standi?
He had serious headache and considerable hesitation in views on locus standi
What was the relationship between the majority and minority judgments in Adesanya's case?
The majority and minority judgments were almost equally divided
What is the primary focus of the concept of locus standi?
The rights of a party to sue
What is the significance of section 6(6)(b) of the Constitution according to Ayoola JCA?
It deals with judicial powers and not individual rights
What was the outcome of Ayoola JCA's judgment in NNPC V. FAWEHINMI (1998)?
He properly put in perspective section 6(6)(b) of the Constitution
What was the significance of Ayoola JCA's dissenting decision in F.A.T.B. V. EZEGBU (1994)?
It was a new found position that did not attract consideration from other cases
What is the relationship between locus standi and a cause of action?
Locus standi is relative to a cause of action
What is the primary objective of Section 6 of the Constitution?
To delimit the boundaries of the separation of powers between the judiciary and other organs of government
What is the main purpose of Section 6(6)(b) of the Constitution?
To define the nature and extent of judicial powers vested in the courts
What is the characteristic of the judgment in NNPC V. FAWEHINMI (1998) compared to other cases?
It was a concurring opinion with other Justices on the case
According to Ayoola JCA, what is the effect of Section 6(6)(b) of the Constitution?
It describes the nature and extent of judicial powers vested in the courts
What was the outcome of the case of OWODUNMI V.REGISTERED TRUSTEES OF CELESTIAL CHURCH & ORS. (2000)?
The Supreme Court accepted the position of Ayoola JCA on the effect of Section 6(6)(b)
What is the relationship between Section 6 and the right of access of the individual to the court?
Section 6 is unrelated to the right of access of the individual to the court
What is the purpose of Section 6 in defining the boundaries of judicial powers?
To clarify the roles of the judiciary and other organs of government
What is the implication of lack of locus standi for an NGO like HURILAWS?
It restricts their ability to access the court
What was the outcome of HURILAWS' challenge to the Sharia Penal Code Law of Zamfara State?
The High Court of Zamfara State held that HURILAWS had no locus standi
What was the consensus opinion of the participants at the conference in The Gambia?
Locus standi as applied in some African Countries impedes access to court and justice
What is the duty of a Nigerian citizen according to the learned CJN?
To see that they are governed in accordance with the Constitution
What was the outcome of HURILAWS' challenge to the government's action in setting up an inter-ministerial Committee?
The court held that HURILAWS had no locus standi
What is the implication of the High Court of Zamfara State's decision on HURILAWS' challenge to the Sharia Penal Code Law?
The court's decision restricts access to justice for HURILAWS
Quiz on locus standi concept in Nigerian constitutional law, referencing a 1994 court case. Test your understanding of this legal principle.
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