Okechukwu C. Oko. “Consolidating Democracy on a Troubled Continent: A Challenge for Lawyers in Africa.” Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law, vol. 333, no. 3 (2000): 573–644.
This article explores the vital yet often overlooked role of the legal profession in advancing democratic transitions in Africa, arguing that despite past complicity with authoritarian regimes, lawyers are uniquely positioned to check governmental power, protect civil rights, and lead institutional reform—provided they restore public trust and address internal shortcomings.