The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has asked the national assembly to 'reject any attempt to ratify' the suspension of Siminalayi Fubara
The Nigerian Bar Association has asked the national assembly to “reject any unconstitutional attempt to ratify” the suspension of Siminalayi Fubara as governor of Rivers state.
Tinubu on Tuesday announced the suspension of the governor, his deputy and the members of the Rivers assembly while declaring emergency rule in the state.NBA President Afam Osigwe said the law body is “gravely concerned” by the development, adding that “such actions amount to an unconstitutional usurpation of power and a fundamental breach of Nigeria’s federal structure”.
“Rather, the Constitution provides clear procedures for the removal of a governor and deputy governor as per Section 188. Similarly, the removal of members of the House of Assembly and dissolution of parliament is governed by constitutional provisions and electoral laws, none of which appear to have been adhered to in the present circumstances.
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