Yusuf Garba Manjo
Biography
Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Faculty of Humanities And Social Sciences, Al-Hikmal University, Ilorin, Nigeria
Publications
Sovereignty, Power Politics and International Law: An Analysis of the United States' Arrest of Venezuela’s President and Its Implications for Nigeria and AfricaBackground of Study: The principles of state sovereignty, non-intervention, and head-of-state immunity are foundational to the international legal framework. These principles, enshrined in the United Nations Charter and customary international law, are increasingly challenged by the unilateral actions of powerful states. The 2026 arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the United States serves as a significant case that tests these principles.