Customary law is the ultimate basis of all human attacks all over the world. Its dynamic rather than static providing the guiding principles of interrelationship between one generation an the next. It is described as the mirror of accepted of usage which means that it is capable of flexibility and adaptability to changing circums taxes and society.
The customary laws of an are a uncaps late all the belief, social institution and religion that
characterizes and are unique to a community or race. Customary practices differ from place to place to place and no one practice can be said to be inferior or superior to the other. This is why it is virtually impossible to replace one culture with another.
– The social, political and economic life in Nigeria.
Is rapidly and radically changing therefore making the question of modification in customary law one of great importance. It is known that certain old practices and customs bare disappeared and new ones appear to deal with new situations . it is that for puzzling that cultural practices which discriminate against women refuse to change with changing situation.
The constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria (1999) has changed several times to accommodate modern changes, there is no reason why customary laws which are closer to the way of life of the people not be subject to changes.
The discussion below is on the customary law practices of marriage, inheritance and widowhood had the effects.
The discussion below is on the customary law practices of marriage, inheritance and widowhood had the effects.
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