Constitutionalism

Hitler had a constitution, but no constitutionalism; many Muslim countries have constitutions, but no constitutionalism.

In his affidavit in support of the suit, the plaintiff claimed that, “I am a legal practitioner, an apostle of the rule of law, an adherent of constitutionalism, social justice crusader and defender of rights of all citizens, to live in unity and peace.

We are tomorrow’s stewards of democracy and protectorates of constitutionalism.

Western constitutionalism arose out of the struggle for personal freedom and escape from arbitrary political will.

More importantly, Professor Soyinka has been one of the moral giants who continue to point the nation to the path of rectitude in politics, constitutionalism, justice, equality and good governance.

I hoped that your Presidency would be a win for constitutionalism and respect for its provisions and abiding by the duties set out in it.

Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng’s Mandela Lecture will focus on constitutionalism as an instrument for transformation.

For us as the MDC, we have to occupy those spaces so that we push to ensure that constitutionalism is restored in this country.

Instead, they are trying to play up the myth of bourgeois constitutionalism and legalism (which some liberal and middle-class elements within the movement have also emphasised) by calling for the implementation of article 102 of the constitution.

Prof. Gyampo, who is an associate professor of Political Science and Director of the Centre for European Studies at the University of Ghana, revealed that the 1992 Constitution undermines constitutionalism in the area of MPs cross-carpeting.

Public intellectuals, especially liberals, talk about the British style of constitutionalism, comparing it to our Soviet-style totalitarian regime.

Tsoho thereafter expressed his administration readiness to cooperate with the legislature and the executive towards a solid entrenchment of constitutionalism as the paramount court of first instance in the federal judiciary.

Until then, it is in the interest of all stakeholders to have a greater sense of clarity through a dialogue on the larger question of interplay between constitutionalism and democracy.

Constitutionalism is our distinguishing principle, which is inspired by Zimbabweans desire for justice, respect for the rule of law and accountability.

Kaliwo, another lawyer who has been insisting on constitutionalism in the party, has sworn to fight in Court.

On first principles of constitutionalism, the assertion by judges that whatever they say has to be accepted by the government, is not right.

The question will be whether the Ramaphosa-led government will be able to do this in a manner that affirms the rights and accountability to all people living in South Africa, deriving from a renewed respect for legality and constitutionalism.

The same guy who made Mugabe to remain power after losing an election is the same guy who is now talking about constitutionalism and democracy.

We continue to consolidate and deepen constitutionalism in Zimbabwe, including the holding of elections every five years,” Minister Ziyambi told the council.

By the mid-1980s, therefore, it had become essential that the PNDC demonstrate that it was actively considering steps towards constitutionalism and civilian rule.