Supreme Court Did Not Approve Dissolution of Democratic Structures Under Emergency Rule — Falana Clarifies Judgment
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, has clarified that the Supreme Court did not endorse the dissolution or suspension of democratic structures during the declaration of emergency rule in any Nigerian state. Addressing widespread media misinterpretations, Falana explained that while the apex court dismissed the suit challenging emergency rule for lack of jurisdiction, it nevertheless considered the substance of the case. According to the leading judgment by Justice Mohammed Baba Idris, Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution does not grant the President the power to dissolve or displace elected executive or legislative institutions at the state level. Falana stressed that the ruling reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to federalism, separation of powers, and the constitutional autonomy of state governments.
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, has clarified that the Supreme Court did not endorse the dissolution or suspension of democratic structures during the declaration of emergency rule in any Nigerian state. Addressing widespread media misinterpretations, Falana explained that while the apex court dismissed the suit challenging emergency rule for lack of jurisdiction, it nevertheless considered the substance of the case. According to the leading judgment by Justice Mohammed Baba Idris, Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution does not grant the President the power to dissolve or displace elected executive or legislative institutions at the state level. Falana stressed that the ruling reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to federalism, separation of powers, and the constitutional autonomy of state governments.
Supreme Court Did Not Approve Dissolution of Democratic Structures Under Emergency Rule — Falana Clarifies Judgment
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, has clarified that the Supreme Court did not endorse the dissolution or suspension of democratic structures during the declaration of emergency rule in any Nigerian state. Addressing widespread media misinterpretations, Falana explained that while the apex court dismissed the suit challenging emergency rule for lack of jurisdiction, it nevertheless considered the substance of the case. According to the leading judgment by Justice Mohammed Baba Idris, Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution does not grant the President the power to dissolve or displace elected executive or legislative institutions at the state level. Falana stressed that the ruling reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to federalism, separation of powers, and the constitutional autonomy of state governments.
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