Where the substantive legislation is not complied with, there is no basis to consider the subordinate legislation on the issue because any subordinate legislation which is inconsistent with the principal legislation, is a nullity to the extent of its inconsistency.
It is settled law that the power bestowed on the legislature, in this case, the Anambra State House of Assembly, to make, enact and pass laws is undiluted so long as any laws passed by it is within its own legislative competence and authority. Not only can the legislature enact laws, it can also amend any existing law passed by that arm of government as circumstances may permit. In Amoshima v. State (2001) LPELR 471 (SC), this Court stated that: “It is trite law that whereas it is the duty of the legislature to enact law, that of the judiciary is to interpret the laws so made.
It follows therefore that where there is dissatisfaction with the State of the laws as it exists, and a desire for a change thereof is expressed by the people, it is the duty of the legislature which made the law in the first place to effect the needed reforms by amendment thereto. The duty both to make and amend laws so made belongs exclusively, by constitutional arrangement, to the legislature as provided under Section 4 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999.” ABDU ABOKI, J.S.C.