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Ajepe Taiwo Shehu

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Job Title

Professor

Organization

College of Law, Al-Hikmah University, PMB 1601m Ilorin, Nigeria

Country

Nigeria

Area of Expertise

  • Conflict
  • Gender and constitutions
  • Diversity
  • Customary governance/legal pluralism
  • Human rights
  • Judicial system design
  • Minority issues
  • Participation
  • Power sharing (horizontal/vertical)
  • Religion
  • Security sector

Publications

  1. SHEHU, A.T. and Kamaldeen, I (2016): “Suspension of Hon. Justice Isa Ayo Salami:Implications for Rule of Law, Judicial Independence and Constitutionalism” African Journal of Criminology and Justice Studies, 9:1 University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, USA https://www.umes.edu/ajcjs/default.aspx?id=55149 pp. 41-60

 

                       

2.         SHEHU, A. T. (2015): “Judicial Independence and the Executive Branch in Nigeria”           GIMPA Law Review, Vol. 1 (I), Ghana Institute of Management and Public           Administration,            Achimota, Ghana, pp. 50-70

 

3.         SHEHU, A. T. (2014): “Evaluating Effectiveness of Legislative Oversight for Accountability, Democracy and Good Governance in Nigeria” Kerala University Journal of Legal Studies, vol. VII (2), Faculty of Law, Kerala University, Kerala, India, pp. 241-277

 

  1. SHEHU, A. T. (2014): “Democracy, Constitutionalism and Shariah: The Compatibility Question” European Journal of Law Reform, vol. 16 (2),  http://www.elevenpub.com/law/catalogus/european-journal-of-law-reform# pp. 247-273

 

  1. Abdulqadri Z. A., I. A. Yusuff, Shehu, A.T. and Abdulqadri, I. A. (2014) “Judicial Reform in Democratizing Nigeria” Akungba Law Journal, Faculty of Law, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Nigeria, pp. 67-90

 

  1. SHEHU, A.T. (2013): “Medical Practice and Medical Negligence: Wherewithal Nigeria?” Nigerian Journal of Food, Drug and Health Law. Faculty of Law, Kogi State University, Ayingba, Nigeria, pp. 109-120

 

 

7.         SHEHU, A.T. (2013): “The Nigerian Legislature: Composition and Qualification in Comparative Perspective” Port Harcourt Law Journal, vol. 5 (1), Faculty of Law, River State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, pp.82-103  

 

8.         SHEHU, A.T. (2013): “The Enforcement of   Social and Economic Rights in Africa:            The Nigerian Experience” Journal of Sustainable Development Law and Policy, vol.          2 (1),    Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, pp. 97-116

 

9.         SHEHU, A.T. (2013): “Property Right’s Implication for Garnishee Proceedings in    Nigeria” Journal of Public and Private Law, vol. 5, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka,   Nigeria, pp. 118-128

 

10.       SHEHU, A.T. (2012): “The Judiciary and Electoral Disputes in Nigeria: Challenges and      Prospects.” Confluence Journal of Jurisprudence and International Law, vol. 5(2),          Department of Jurisprudence and International Law, Kogi State University, Ayingba,     Nigeria,            pp. 12-30

           

11.       SHEHU, A.T. (2012): “The Imperatives of Independent Judiciary for Constitutionalism and Sustainable Democracy in Nigeria” Journal of Public Law, vol. 1 (2), Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Nigeria, pp. 27-39

 

12.       SHEHU, A.T. (2012):  “Challenges to Local Government System in Nigeria: The Way     Forward”, Kogi State University Bi-Annual Journal of Public Law, vol. 4 (1),           Department of Public Law, Kogi State University, Ayingba, Nigeria, PP. 309-317

           

13.       SHEHU, A.T. (2011): “Modeling Separation for Constitutionalism: The Nigerian Approach”, University of Maiduguri Law Journal, vol. 9,  Faculty of Law, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria, pp. 1-14

 

14.       SHEHU, A.T. (2011): “Judicial Review and Judicial Supremacy: A Paradigm of   Constitutionalism in Nigeria,” International and Comparative Law           Review, Vol. 11, (1), Palacky University, Olomouc Czech Republic, pp. 43–72

 

15.       SHEHU, A.T. (2011): “Constituency Control of Legislatures: Lessons from          Nigeria” African Journal of International and Comparative       Law,vol.19(1)             Edinburgh       University Press, Edinburgh, pp.124-144.

 

16.       SHEHU, A.T. (2010): “The True Foundation of Judicial Review: A View from     Nigeria” Jindal Global Law Review, vol. 2 (1), O.P. Jindal Global University,         Haryana, India, pp.  212-231

 

17.       SHEHU, A.T. (2010): “Oversight Powers of the Legislature: Scope and    Limitation       under the 1999 Constitution.” Journal of Public Law & Constitutional Practice, vol.            3(1), Department of Public Law, University of Jos,        Jos, Nigeria, pp. 69-91.

 

18.       SHEHU, A.T. (2010): “Committee System in the Nigerian National Assembly: Powers and Privileges in Comparative Perspective.” Journal of Public Law & Constitutional Practice, vol. 3(2), Department of Public Law, University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria, pp.        239-258.

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19.       SHEHU, A.T. (2008): “Inherent Power: An Examination of Executive Power of   The      President under the Nigerian Constitution, 1999.” Kogi State University Bi-Annual             Journal of Public Law, vol. 2, Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law, Kogi State       University, Anyigba, Nigeria, pp. 124-134

 

20.       SHEHU A.T. (2006): “Civil Jurisdiction in Nigerian Courts: The Jurisprudential Synthesis of Some Issues.” University of Ilorin Law Journal, vol. 2, Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin, Nigeria, pp. 66-88.

 

21.       SHEHU, A.T. (2006): “The Nigerian Vice-President: Reality and   Relativity of Powers   in a Global Perspective.” University of Ilorin law Journal, vol. 1, Faculty           of Law,           University of Ilorin, Nigeria, pp. 9-30.

 

22.       SHEHU, A.T. (2005): “Shariah: The Need for Reflection in Nigeria.” University of          Ilorin Law Journal, vol. 2, Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin, Nigeria, pp. 122-131.

 

23.       SHEHU, A.T. (2005): “The Legal Framework for Islamic Banking in Nigeria: Some         Problems & Solutions” Nigerian Bar Journal, vol. 3 (3), Nigerian Bar Association,          Lagos, Nigeria, pp.  23-39

 

24.       SHEHU, A.T. (2001): “Sharia Concept of Family and Society” Journal of Law and          Social Science, vol. 1 (1), Intellectual Research Institute, Ilorin, Nigeria, pp. 129-           136

 

25.       SHEHU, A.T. (2001): “Legal Positivism: Realty or Myth” In: Essay on     Contemporary             Issues. Egbewole, W.O., et. al., (eds.), Intellectual Research Institute, Ilorin, Nigeria, pp. 22-38  

 

26.       SHEHU, A.T. (2000): “Islamic Banking System in Nigeria: Prospect and   Viability.”       Unilorin Sharia Journal, vol. 1, Department of Islamic Law, University of Ilorin, Nigeria,    pp. 122-134

 

27.       SHEHU, A.T. (2000): “Contempt Power of the Legislature.” The Journal of         International and Comparative Law, vol. 1(4),  Department of Jurisprudence and             International Law, Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin, Nigeria, pp.95-110.

                       

CHAPTERS IN BOOKS

28.       SHEHU, A.T. (2015) Commentary on Adijatu Fadiora, Jimoh Adio Fawler v Tijani          Akande Abonde & others. In Commentaries on Selected Judgments of Hon. Justice      M.M.A. Akanbi, Faculty of L:aw, University of Ilorin, Nigeria, pp. 343-359

 

29.       SHEHU, A.T. and Kamaldeen, I (2013): Constitutional Framework for Peace and Conflict Management in Nigeria. In The Security Sector and Conflict Management in Nigeria, Isaac O. Albert, Benjamin O. Aluko & Olusola O. Isloa. Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, pp. 59-79

 

30.       SHEHU, A.T. (2012): “Constitutionalism and Sustainable Development in Africa:           The Nigerian Legislative and Institutional Responses.” In Law and Sustainable    Development in Africa. Bondzi-Simpson, et. al. (eds.), Grosvenor        House Publishing,      Surrey, pp. 142-171

 

31.       SHEHU, A.T. (2009): “Due Process in the Management of Public Fund in            Nigeria.” In U.O. Umozurike & E.C. Ngwakwe, (eds.) Law and the Challenges of     Nation Building in the 21st Century. (The Nigerian Association of Law Teachers.), pp. 110-126

 

32.       SHEHU, A.T. (2004): “The Nigerian Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges Act: The Way Forward.” In  W.O. Egbewole (ed.), Readings In International Law and Jurisprudence. (Department of International Law and Jurisprudence, University of Ilorin, Nigeria) pp. 197-216

 

33.       SHEHU, A.T. (2001): “Legal Positivism Reality or Myth.” In W.O. Egbewole & O.Y. Abdul (eds.), Essays on Contemporary Legal Issues, Intellectual Research Institute, Ilorin, Nigeria.

           

E-BOOKS

34.       SHEHU, A.T. (2012): “Constitutionalism and the Shariah in Nigeria.” (ISBN 978-3-8484-3974-4), LAP Lambert Academic Publishing GmbH & Co., KG, Heirich-Bocking-Str. 6-8, Saarbrucken, Germany.

                                                                                                           

35.       SHEHU, A.T. (2011): “Introduction to Administration of Criminal Justice in Nigeria.” (ISBN 978-3-659-12911-7), LAP Lambert Academic Publishing GmbH & Co., KG, Heirich-Bocking-Str. 6-8, Saarbrucken, Germany.       

 

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