JUDICIAL INTERVENTION IN ELECTION PETITIONS AND DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA

This paper analyzes the complex relationship between judicial review and democracy, examining the approaches of the USA, UK, and Kenya. It examines how varying levels of judicial activism shape this balance, highlighting the potential for judicial intervention to undermine or protect democratic principles and rights. While the judiciary's role in interpreting the law is essential, it can also lead to accusations of "judicial intrusion" in democratic processes. This paper contrasts judicial review systems across the three countries, illuminating unique challenges in each context. This paper advocates for a comprehensive review of judicial review laws through doctrinal research, including case studies and qualitative analysis. The goal is clearly reviewing the scope of judicial power in a democracy.