CoDA Criticizes National Assembly’s Support for State of Emergency in Rivers

CoDA Criticizes National Assembly’s Support for State of Emergency in Rivers

The Coalition of Democrats in Africa (CoDA) has condemned the National Assembly’s approval of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling the decision illegal. The group, led by CoDA President Ambassador Ibrahim Mustapha, accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas of failing in their constitutional duty to check executive overreach……….READ MORE

CoDA described the suspension of the elected governor, deputy governor, and state legislature as an attack on Nigeria’s democracy. The coalition warned that such actions could set a dangerous precedent for governance in the country.

The statement emphasized that allowing an elected government to be removed without due process could destabilize democracy across the nation. It urged Nigerians to remain vigilant, demand the restoration of constitutional order, and hold the National Assembly accountable for their actions.