PITFALLS OF THE 1999 CONSTITUTION by keypoint The constitution was imposed by top military hierarchy as it was not the product of Nigerians. The management of the judiciary was left in the hands of the federal government. Much powers were concentrated at the centre. Others are Viewing: WEAKNESSES/PITFALLS OF THE INDEPENDENCE CONSTITUTION 1999 CONSTITUTION (MAIN FEATURES/SIGNIFICANCE) THIRD REPUBLIC (1985-1999) POLITICAL PARTIES FEATURES OF THE CLIFFORD CONSTITUTION ACHIEVEMENT/SIGNIFICANCE OF 1946 CONSTITUTION MERITS/SIGNIFICANCES OF LYTTLETON CONSTITUTION FEATURES OF 1963 REPUBLICAN CONSTITUTION