Qutine five significant provisions of the 1989 Third Republican Constitution which deepened the democratic development

Explanation

1. Provided for the establishment of traditional councils to promote the culture of the people
2. Reduced the age for elective positions with the aim of increasing political participation
3. Recall of political office holders in the legislature to make them accountable, responsive and responsible to the people
4. Creation of federal executive bodies led to job creation and better service delivery
5. Supremacy of the constitution to prevent dictatorship
6. Abuja was created as the seat of government to emphasize the federal character
7. Centralization of constitutional functions and fiscal resources
8. Entrenchment of Fundamental Human Rights to provide adequate protection for the rights of the people
9. Entrenchment of separation of powers
10. Retention of the Supreme Court as the highest court of the land
11. Independence of the Judiciary was guaranteed
12. It emphasized the secular nature of the Nigerian State
13. Provision was made for impeachment of public officers