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The paper discusses legislative corruption in the Nigerian fourth republic with specific focus on the National Assembly, and its impact on democratic consolidation. The Nigerian legislature by virtue of its constitutional responsibilities is the principal institution of anticorruption, accountability, and probity. However, widespread cases of corruption among lawmakers of the fourth republic continue to overshadow the proper functioning of the legislature. The paper which is descriptive and analytical interrogates corruption among legislators within the framework of the prebendal nature of Nigerian politics. The thrust of the paper is that allegations and evidence of sleaze among lawmakers, with dire implications for the provision of public goods and citizens’ wellbeing represent an obstacle to the deepening of democracy. The reappraisal of the mercantile politics of the ruling elites and enhanced institutional accountability of legislators among others are crucial to minimising legislative corruption, engendering urgently needed development and entrenching democracy in Nigeria.
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