ICANBusiness LawNigerian Legal System and Sources of Law2020

Under Section 1(3) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), what is the legal effect of any law that is inconsistent with the provisions of the Constitution?

AIt is voidable at the option of the Attorney-General of the Federation
BIt shall, to the extent of the inconsistency, be voidCORRECT
CIt remains valid until repealed by a two-thirds majority of the National Assembly
DIt becomes automatically suspended pending review by the Supreme Court
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Section 1(3) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) establishes constitutional supremacy. If any other law is inconsistent with the provisions of the Constitution, the Constitution shall prevail, and that other law shall, to the extent of the inconsistency, be void.
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