Crafting Confusion: Judicial Vagueness, Institutional Paralysis, and the Erosion of Public Trust in Nigeria’s Democratization

• In Event: Democratization and Courts

Brief Overview

The Nigerian judiciary, once vital to democracy, now faces scrutiny for ambiguous rulings that fuel crises, weaken trust, and shape politics. This study reviews 2019–2025 judgments, showing how vagueness harms democratisation and urging clarity

Author

• IndaBello Nurudeen Bello, Federal University, Lokoja