Ajepe Taiwo Shehu
Job Title
Organization
Country
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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