Rule of law prevails in Nigeria

The Nigerian Senate knocked down amendments to the Nigerian constitution that would have paved the way for president Obasanjo to stand for a third term. The issue of whether or not to change the law for Obasanjo has been a hot topic of debate in Nigeria and many claim that the outbreaks of violence in the country are directly connected to this. Changing the constitution has been a hot topic in many emerging democracies across Africa who are deciding between rule of law and individual exceptions.

So far, so good. It will be a very positive move when Nigeria officially and peacefully transfers power from Obasanjo to the next president, following the constitution.