However, Falana said despite the powers given to the President by the Constitution, an “elected state governor can only be removed by impeachment or resignation”.
Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond has declared that the Nigerian President does not have the power to remove an elected governor of a state.A statement by the Interim Chair of the group, Femi Falana on Wednesday added that though the Nigerian Constitution gives the President the power to declare a state of emergency if there is a breakdown of public order in the Federation or any part thereof, they lack the power to suspend democratic structures.
Speaking earlier on Wednesday, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, while answering questions from journalists, said the Muhammadu Buhari-led government was prepared to do anything to declare a state of emergency to ensure peace in Anambra State ahead of the next governorship election.“When our national security is attacked, and the sanctity of our constitutionally guaranteed democracy is threatened, no possibility is ruled out.
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